Business South Volume 25 | Isuue 3

businesssouth VOLUME 25 | ISSUE 3 | 2017

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Southern Star Dunedin is enjoying a resurgence as new initiatives drive the city’s growth.

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Remarkable Rising

Superhome Satisfaction

Queenstown’s “Twin Town Centre” at Remarkables Park continues to expand, with new additions including the stunning Remarkables House office building.

New design ideas, technologies and building techniques were showcased in Christchurch recently as part of the Superhome Exemplar homes tour.

INSIDE »

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The Waterloo wow factor

The Scenic Hotel Group built a dedicated staff village at Franz Josef after flooding destroyed the old staff quarters in March 2016.

Waterloo Business Park is fast becoming established in the Christchurch market as a great place to do business.

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Initiatives drive Dunedin growth

Catering to Queenstown boom

Enterprise Dunedin’s active partnership with the public and private sector is delivering on the city’s Economic Development Strategy.

Safari Group’s Wyndham Garden Queenstown development in Remarkables Park will combine fully managed and serviced hotel suites with residential apartments.

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Page | 94 Wind turbine powering ahead

Winegrowers embrace organics

Dunedin company Powerhouse Wind’s revolutionary Thinair 102 single-bladed wind turbine is attracting international interest.

The continuning growth of the organic wine market was the focus at this year’s Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference in Marlborough.

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DEVELOPMENT » Clarence St Motels

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Location key for Riccarton motel Kim Newth It would be hard to find a better location for a new accommodation business than Clarence Street in Riccarton, where the Golden Star Motel is preparing to welcome its first guests.

Located in the city’s western business area, Riccarton’s newest motel is well placed with both Westfield Riccarton and Tower Junction within easy walking distance. With a bus stop right outside and the city train station also only a short walk away, it is well connected too with all the transport options. For visitors associated with the education sector, the motel is also conveniently located near the University of Canterbury and Riccarton High School.

“We think it is a pretty good location for a motel,” says Jie Ding, of Eagle Investing NZ Ltd. “It is ideal for professional people coming to Christchurch on a business trip, group stays or family visits.”

The new complex was designed by leading practice Keith Ussher Architecture. In total, there are 16 spacious motel units – seven downstairs and nine on the first floor - including residential accommodation for motel management. Fourteen of the rooms are nicely sized studio units, while the other two are larger options with double bedrooms and can accommodate four to six people.

With air conditioning, SKY TV and WiFi and no expense spared on kitchen and bathroom fittings and furnishings, this motel is poised to make its mark in the medium to upper end of the visitor market. Bathroom walls and floors are all finished with premium tiling, with shower head and tap fittings sourced from top German brand Hansgrohe.

The motel kitchens are fitted with good quality stone benchtops and appliances and rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished with comfort and elegance in mind.

“Everything is really good quality. All rooms face the north side and are designed to capture

“We think it is a pretty good location for a motel.

It is ideal for professional people coming to Christchurch on a business trip, group stays or family visits. Everything is really good quality.”

the sun’s warmth. The exterior makes use of two or three different materials so it has a really nice, contemporary style. Each downstairs room has its own backyard so people can sit outside if they wish and enjoy the fresh air on fine days.”

Plenty of onsite parking is available, including two accessible parking spaces.

Golden Star Motel is already listed online and will open as soon as its code of compliance certification has been awarded by the Christchurch City Council.

Located at 128 Clarence Street, the motel will be open for enquiries seven days a week, (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 6pm).

As well as the Golden Star Motel, Eagle Investing has invested in a number of new homes in Christchurch in the past couple of years and is also currently developing 37 attached townhouses opposite Wigram Health, with the first 10 due for completion this July or August.

Right now, though, the Golden Star Motel is Jie Ding’s main focus and he is looking forward to the first guests arriving this winter and discovering all it has to offer.

The Golden City Hotel in Clarence Street is Riccarton’s newest motel, situated close to both Westfield Riccarton and Tower Junction shopping centres and the University of Canterbury.

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DEVELOPMENT » Remarkables House

Stunning addition to Remarkables Park Kelly Deeks Located in Queenstown’s geographic urban centre, Remarkables Park’s 150ha resort, town centre, and mixed-used development is undergoing its most intensive phase of development yet.

Seven projects are underway, including the recently completed Remarkables House, a new landmark office building centrally located on the recently opened arterial road, Hawthorne Drive.

The striking Remarkables House is an 18 metre tall building featuring a 250-panel sliverblue glass curtain wall.

It signals a new phase of expansion and a contemporary direction for Remarkables Park development.

The main building features a steel frame superstructure with five concrete panels with large planter box bases to integrate green walls between its glass panels.

A large fourth floor balcony leading off a substantial boardroom and lounge provides a stunning entertaining space and is serviced by an adjacent high specification kitchen.

The engineers, the glazing contractor and an independent energy efficiency consultant all played a part in determining the optimal combination of glass to provide 300 degree mountain and lake views within a space that meets the challenges of Queenstown’s summer and winter environments.

Completed in May 2017 and designed by Dunedin’s award-winning architects Mason & Wales, Remarkables House is already almost fully tenanted and will be home to 12 business and more than 100 staff.

Visitors to the building are greeted by James Wright’s elegant ‘Hoka’ sculpture; four birds soaring above its future landscaped green lawn.

“Our new showroom brings our master plan to life in front of investors’ eyes within a few paces of our boardroom,” says Alastair Porter, chief executive of Remarkables Park Limited.

“Our team love their new environment and I’m particularly looking forward to seeing the landscaping which we’ve carefully planned taking shape once spring growth begins.

Designed by Dunedin’s award-winning architects Mason & Wales, Remarkables House features a 250-panel sliver-blue glass curtain wall.

“Our design philosophy is to complement stunning architecture with great landscaping,” says Alastair.

Remarkables Park itself combines exceptional natural landscapes and 2km of river frontage with dynamic urban design to provide a multi-use resort destination with visitor accommodation, retail, entertainment, recreation, sports, residential as well as planned and consented conferencing facilities.

“Our new showroom brings our master plan to life in front of investors’ eyes within a few paces of our boardroom.”

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The boardroom at teh new Remarkables House overlooks the Remarkables Park development with stunning views of the nearby mountains.

accommodation, large daycare centre, thriving Remarkables Market and 8500sqm indoor entertainment precinct creates what has become Queenstown’s ‘twin town centre’.

At the long-awaited opening of the Eastern Arterial Road (now called Hawthorne Drive) on June 22, Remarkables Park directors Alastair, John, and Neville Porter were credited for their long-term vision almost 30 years ago which outlined plans to transform a greenfields area into an appealing place to live, work, play, study, and visit.

The brothers and hundreds of Queenstown businesses were delighted to see this new major Queenstown arterial route finally open.

It will connect over 120 Remarkables Park Town Centre businesses, Queenstown Airport,

and the new Wakatipu High School at Frankton to State Highway 6 and to large residential suburbs to the east.

Alastair Porter says interest in hotel sites has been strong for quite some time and the unprecedented tourism boom will continue driving this.

Remarkables Park is Queenstown’s largest zoned greenfield hotel development site with the potential for up to 2000 hotel rooms.

“The Ramada opened this time last year and has had very high occupancy rates in its first 12 month of trading,” says Alastair.

“Two more Wyndham Hotel properties are under construction, which will open in April 2018 and add 187 new beds to Queenstown’s visitor accommodation pool.”

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DEVELOPMENT » RCL Group - Hanley’s Farm

The Hanley’s Farm development is situated on a flat site with a sunny aspect, and is only a short commute to Frankton.

Development ticking the boxes Russell Fredric Following the meteoric success of Hanley’s Farm’s early stage lot sales, RCL Group is now focused on delivering amenities and infrastructure.

RCL Group chief executive David Wightman says while the Queenstown property market is currently “incredibly strong”, being aware of property cycles and factoring them into a planning strategy is vital.

Initial sales must be matched with measured development, including infrastructure, to ensure the ongoing success of Hanley’s Farm regardless of the property market, he says. “[We need to] make sure that we are bringing forward the necessary infrastructure, that the component parts of delivering a community are there and there early.

“This will help us to ensure this project navigates the cycles well.”

RCL Group anticipates Hanley’s Farm will be vital in contributing to boosting the housing supply in the Queenstown area, he says.

When completed, it will comprise about

1750 lots. Based on modelling of Queenstown’s anticipated demand for new housing in the next seven to 10 years, this number will account for between 35% and 50% of forecast new dwellings into the catchment.

“We always felt that once Hanley’s Farm got into the market and actually started delivering sections that it would do quite a considerable amount to alleviate the supply problem that exists in Queenstown.”

RCL Group’s vision to provide affordable sections is not targeted at a specific demographic, but to provide what would be expected of a large master-plan community aimed at catering for the broader population while incorporating

comprehensive community infrastructure.

“It’s about offering a broad spectrum of sections to the market so that you are also able to cater to the challenges of affordability which are obviously acute in Queenstown.”

The early stages of the project will include development of large parks, links to bridal trails and other recreational amenities, in addition to the extensive Queenstown Lakes District Council owned infrastructure such as town water and sewerage.

“You have to bring a lot of that community infrastructure into the project early to create the community fabric so people can live there and not find themselves on a section in the middle of nowhere.

“We always felt that once Hanley’s Farm got into the market and actually started delivering sections that it would do quite a considerable amount to alleviate the supply problem that exists in Queenstown.”

“The release of that infrastructure is always critical.”

Establishing amenities early also creates a greater level of confidence and satisfaction among residents who become avid word-of-mouth promoters of the development. “Their referral network is very strong. If they’re enjoying living there, then they’re going to recommend it to other people who are thinking about it.”

While it would be possible for Hanley’s Farm to incorporate a total 2200 lots, a lot yield of about 1750 is seen by RCL Group as “optimal”.

The location of Hanley’s Farm has many attractive advantages, David Wightman says.

It is flat, with a sunny aspect, has an absence of flight paths, and for the short commute to Frankton or Queenstown will further benefit from the building of a new two-lane bridge at Frankton, which has historically been a traffic bottle-neck.

Dominated behind by the dramatic backdrop of The Remarkables mountains, it features clear views to Lake Wakatipu and to mountains beyond.

“We think it ticks a lot of boxes. It’s certainly a very special location, there’s no doubt about it.”

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DEVELOPMENT » Hanley’s Farm - Jennian Homes Queenstown

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Planning underway for Hanley homes Russell Fredric Backed by a long-standing reputation for building award-winning affordable houses throughout Queenstown and the Central Otago region, Jennian Homes Queenstown is offering design options for those looking to nest or rest in Hanley’s Farm subdivision.

Hanley’s Farm is a large-scale 1750 lot semirural development on 561 hectares, situated between the foot of The Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu.

Accessed by State Highway 6, Hanley’s Farm is a convenient 10-minute drive from Frankton, where Queenstown’s airport is located, as well as several large retail developments.

Jennian Homes is looking forward to development of its next show home which will be built in Hanley’s Farm when titles are issued for the first stage of the subdivision at the end of this year.

Along with their show home, Jennian will be offering house designs to meet the specific design requirements imposed on buyers of sections in the subdivision.

Jennian Homes Queenstown and Central Otago co-franchise owner Shane Hamilton says there is a huge demand for sections in Hanley’s Farm.

“With the first four section releases selling out fast, we are fielding numerous enquiries and working with clients to design their homes, so construction can begin as soon as titles are released,” Shane Hamilton says.

“People are wanting to start looking at designs that are suitable for the subdivision.

“There are specific design guidelines to meet; you can’t just build anything.

“People can talk to us about what those requirements are.”

Once a design is finalised Jennian can provide a quote so a client knows exactly what their new home will cost before building starts, while also working towards an agreed completion date once a building contract is signed.

With no further subdivision stage releases planned for 2017, the main focus of the developers will be delivery of the first four stages.

Despite the number of sections included in the development, Hanley’s Farm is designed to maintain wide roads, view corridors and open spaces

Jennian Homes Queenstown will be building its next showhome in Hanley’s Farm.

“There are specific design guidelines to meet; you can’t just build anything.” where children can enjoy a “free-range” childhood within a safe community with plenty of parks and playgrounds.

Walking and cycling tracks within Hanley’s Farm linking with the extensive Queenstown Trail network will also provide the opportunity for healthy family recreation.

The new two-lane Kawarau Falls Bridge at Frankton is expected to open late this year,

eliminating the present bottle-neck of the old single lane timber bridge.

Each Jennian Homes franchise guarantees its workmanship; clients have the assurance of a 10 year Master Build Guarantee as well as additional supplier warranties and guarantees, up to a period of ten years.

The hundreds of highly acclaimed awards Jennian Homes have won over many years in the annual Master Builders House of the Year Awards affirm the quality of workmanship and the innovative designs reflected in homes they have completed.

“Our promise to clients is that all our houses are built to an award winning standard.”

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“People are welcome to come and talk to our local team Dylan Thomas and Bob Schonk about their Hanley’s Farm options.”

Shane Hamilton is an architectural designer who co-owns Jennian Homes Queenstown and Central Otago franchise with his brother Carl who is a qualified builder.

The brother’s complementary skills make a great match for owning and running the businesses.

“The partnership works extremely well,” Shane Hamilton says.

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Why are we moving to the region?

We’re thrilled to be moving to a region that we see as one of the best that New Zealand has to offer. We know that Queenstown and the surrounding areas are an absolute jewel in New Zealand’s crown; and it is the aspiration of many to be home-owners in the region.

While there’s been significant building activity over the past few years, we see the opportunity to bring our blend of high quality yet affordable homes to the market to help make home ownership a reality for more people.

For us, developments such as Hanley’s Farm getting underway make the timing absolutely right.

Why Golden Homes?

Our straightforward process makes building your home the enjoyable and exciting experience that it should be.

• A proven track record: We have been in the business of building great homes for over twenty-five years all around New Zealand.

• Quality delivery: We have a loyal team of sub-contractors, the capacity to build and a commitment to the highest level of detail throughout all of our processes.

• A commitment to the communities that we work in: If there is one thing that working in post-quake Christchurch has reinforced to us, it’s the importance of community.

We are looking forward to arriving in the region and learning about what’s happening - and are looking for opportunities to get to know local groups and organisations.

We’re already thrilled to be sponsoring the Arrowtown Beavers and look forward to other great relationships that we can form!

As a building company, we offer: • Surety around price: We are the only company in the region to offer fixed-price, 0% deposit and pay on completion contracts. All pricing is completed before the contract is signed.

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TOURISM » Scenic Hotel Group

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Staff village a triumph of teamwork Kelly Deeks When the flooded Waiho River on the West Coast tore through Franz Josef in March last year, huge amounts of gravel and water laid waste to staff and tourist accommodation at the site of the Mueller Scenic Circle hotel.

About 60 staff and 10 tourists were evacuated from the Mueller wing two hours before the river burst through its stop bank, and re-accommodated at the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier.

Scenic Hotel Group property manager Kim Smith says while the 130 room Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier is located in the flood-protected Franz Josef village, the Mueller wing, which was used for tourists but serves mainly staff accommodation, is further north.

“We needed to replace our staff accommodation before the start of our busy season,” he says.

“It was imperative for us to resolve the issue.

For us, occupancy starts to fall away at Easter, but we had to have our staff relocated by the end of September, because that’s when the hotel starts to fill up again.”

The timeline for this project was so tight, and Scenic Hotel Group brought its contractors and consultants together a few days after the flood.

“We asked ‘how can you help us get there?’ and they thought we were joking,” Kim says. “But we weren’t.

“It was that important. If we didn’t achieve this timeline, all the tourism that goes down the West Coast would be affected, and that would affect not just us, but all the tourism operators in the region.

“If we can’t accommodate 500 people a day, it makes a huge difference to the local economy.

“So the directors of Scenic Hotel Group decided to push ahead and build a dedicated staff village.”

They soon found an almost suitable section, of virgin West Coast bush, but it was a wee bit

The Scenic Hotel Group built a dedicated staff village at Franz Josef after flooding destroyed the old staff quarters in March 2016. too small, so they negotiated with a neighbour to purchase a bit more land, but that was too big.

“It was a 25 acre block and we only needed a couple of acres, so we approached the Council for a boundary adjustment,” Kim says.

Amenities block ‘genius’ The remote location and tight timeframe of the Franz Josef Scenic Hotel staff accommodation project made Genius Homes the perfect choice to deliver on its requirements.

Genius Homes provided the amenities block, complete with wet area and bathrooms. The plans for the building were tweaked in order to fit it into Genius Homes’ Timaru factory, where the building was constructed on the production line at over 18 weeks, and transported to site in three parts.

It was Genius Homes’ largest single square meterage to be transported to date.

Genius Homes manufactures high quality and functional buildings, guaranteed to be finished to the highest standard.

Buildings are finished with quality fittings and furnishings, including high quality appliances and premium floor coverings.

Strict supervision of Genius Homes’ two production lines leaves nothing to chance, ensuring the production of high quality homes and buildings constructed from only the finest materials.

Genius Homes marketing manager Brandon Smith says the company offers great value for money and significant time savings when compared to kit set or built on site options.

“Our innovative building process saves time and money with the efficient use of materials and tradesmen at our factory production line,” he says. “This is how

we can offer our clients the benefits of superior quality, faster build times, and great value for money.”

All trade work is carried out professionally to high standards and according to a schedule.

There are no weather delays, and the qualified and experienced Genius Homes tradesmen are all onsite in the factory, eliminating any travel time.

The Franz Josef Scenic Hotel staff amenities block was like nothing on the Genius Homes plan range, but the company has the ability to custom design projects and go on to build them using the same materials and processes used in the factory.

Potential clients are invited to visit the Timaru factory, where they can see the two production lines with 10 to 12 buildings in different stages of construction and experience the innovative construction process and high quality results for themselves.

“Anyone that comes to visit our factory is always impressed with the solid construction of our buildings, and the speed in which they are built,” Brandon says.

For a standard home, construction takes only about six weeks once consents are given.

Custom designs take a bit longer with additional design and alterations, like the Franz Joseph amenities block, which took about 18 weeks.

“That was the quickest way to process it. If we had applied for a subdivision, it could have taken six to eight months.”

Scenic Hotel Group then had to find a contractor who was able to work within its tight timeframe and

have the resources needed readily available.

“We couldn’t find anyone who was able to help us as a sole contractor, so we split the job up and used three separate companies.”

Portabuild from Christchurch built all of the staff

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“We needed to replace our staff accommodation before the start of our busy season. For us, occupancy starts to fall away at Easter, but we had to have our staff relocated by the end of September, because that’s when the hotel starts to fill up again.” accommodation units, Genius Homes from Timaru built the village’s community centre, and two four bedroom homes for the hotel managers, and Tru-Line Civil from Greymouth did all of the on-site contracting.

“All three being involved meant we were involved with three different councils. Christchurch City Council gave building consents for each of the units, Timaru District Council issued the building consents for the community building and the two houses, and Westland District Council issued consents for the underground services and pylons.”

He says throughout the four month village build, which was completed in stages so staff could start moving in as soon as possible, everyone on site pulled together to make it happen in time.

“The thing that really amazes me now is how good this site with a whole lot of relocatable buildings in it actually looks.

“Ian Hartshorne and the team from Franz Hire and Contracting have done the landscaping and created pathways using river rock and shingle, and there are lots of ponga trees that were relocated from the old site. It’s a great facility for our staff, and for us to offer for rent to other businesses in the area.”

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Staff accommodation units at Franz Josef were manufactured at Portabuild’s Christchurch factory and delivered to site at a rate of two to four units a week.

True grit from Tru-Line Working through the West Coast monsoon season to prepare a site of heavy, dense bush for construction was the Greymouth-based team from TruLine Civil.

The wet weather brought with it some challenges, but due to the shingly, free draining site, these were mainly dressing for the weather and keeping up the motivation of the team on site.

“The site was probably formed by an old river bed, so it was good and free draining,” says Tru-Line Civil managing director Andrew Powell. “If we had been working in Canterbury, we would have had to walk away for three days.

At Franz Josef, we just dressed for the rain and carried on. But it was hard on the guys to keep up their enthusiasm for working in the rain.”

Tru-Line Civil rose to the challenge and through a feat of impressive co-ordination, managed to have underground services and foundations ready for the three to seven Portabuild units that arrived on site every week over the four month project. The final part of Tru-Line Civil’s work was providing footpath access around the staff village.

Andrew worked on the job himself, saying the best way to run and manage a tight timeline on a remote site was to be there. “That made it easier to maintain momentum in the job, as we were working on two or three fronts at once,” he says.

“Everyone knew they had to perform and it worked really well. The whole project ran very smoothly and the team enjoyed every minute of it.”

Scenic Group had been generous in providing the Tru-Line Civil team with accommodation, which Andrew says is a big part of working away.

Tru-Line Civil is a family owned company run on family principles. It has accumulated more than 100 years of experience in civil contracting across the range of civil works including road building, earthworks, bridge building, concrete structures, cable laying, pressure reticulation systems, and piped sewer and storm water installations.

Tru-Line Civil expanded into Christchurch following the earthquakes, with the skills and equipment to work on rebuilding the city’s infrastructure through SCIRT projects.

Andrew’s brother Daniel moved to Christchurch 12 months later to manage Tru-Line Civil’s permanent operation there, while Andrew rallies the Coast crew.

Their father Steve is the third director of the company, and has also been in civil contracting all his life.

Tru-Line Civil employs about 40 staff between Christchurch and Greymouth, and prides itself on its ability to take on any civil related projects.

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DEVELOPMENT » The Greenstone Group

July | August Business South

Art Gallery a testament to rebuild Kelly Deeks Having undergone a $59.2 million repair programme since closing due to earthquake damage in 2011, Christchurch Art Gallery reopened in December 2015 as one of the safest and most earthquake resistant galleries in the world.

Greenstone Group project managed the re-levelling, base isolation, and earthquake repairs required to reinstate the Art Gallery to its August 2010 condition, and improve its seismic resilience.

Greenstone Group’s first impressions on arriving on site were of sadness. To see a building of such public significance standing empty, with the art contained and stacked in one room, brought home the massive impact the earthquakes had on the community as a whole.

The large empty building reflected the city centre as a whole. It was empty, and needed to be brought back to life. Greenstone Group managed this process.

The Art Gallery, built in 2003, suffered damage from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, areas of ground beneath the building liquefied, and resettled unevenly, requiring a significant programme of repairs.

Phase one of the repair programme was to relevel the structure. Piles were formed under the foundations and filled using highly technical jet grouting technology to slowly raise the building up.

The result of this is the gallery returning to its pre-earthquake condition, reducing stresses in the structure caused by differential settlement, and re-levelling the building.

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The Christchurch Art Gallery, which reopened in December 2015, is now one of the safest and most earthquake resistant galleries in the world.

Taylors fresh architectural vision For the last three years, multidisciplinary urban development service business, Taylors, has been involved in the rebuild efforts in Christchurch, in addition to architecture projects across Auckland and Queenstown.

Following the devastating earthquakes that hit the city in 2010 and 2011, Taylors set up a New Zealand team that helps assess the structural elements of buildings, as part of a service offering through Morgan Project Services to Vero Insurance.

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Taylors CEO, Richard Cirillo, said the work in Christchurch has been very fulfilling for the dedicated New Zealand team, led by internationally experienced architect, Kristen Neri.

“The rebuild work has been incredibly rewarding as we have been able to assist clients in re-establishing the value of their homes and investment properties, and managing the architecture services for more than 150 units and houses during this time.”

Taylors has since diversified service offerings and is currently undertaking projects in commercial refurbishment, multi-unit development, bespoke design homes, project feasibility, project visioning and urban design.

While Taylors’ New Zealand services specialise in architecture, their clients also receive expertise in surveying, engineering, and landscape

architecture. Mr Cirillo said being a multidisciplinary business helps projects to succeed by having expert knowledge in related fields and access to cutting-edge technologies.

“For example, we were recently able to use our high resolution drone imagery for site context mapping, and our laser scanner to produce highly accurate 3D models of our rebuild, repair and redevelopment work,” Mr Cirillo said.

Senior Project Architect, Kristen Neri, was also part of the team that recently hosted an event as part of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), and Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association’s (VPELA) New Zealand study tour.

The local experts brought together by Ms Neri were able to demonstrate to the UDIA/VPELA delegates the geotechnical aspects of the land, explore plans to help improve building conditions, and demonstrate projects in the north and south that aim to overcome these challenges and make sure developments are supporting local communities.

“It was a pleasure to be able to introduce the travellers from Australia to a number of key stakeholders in the Christchurch City Council and rebuild program. Everyone travelled home with a head full of new ideas,” Ms Neri said.

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The practice is already working on key projects in the central city such as the ANZ Centre and a mixed-use building linking Hereford and High Streets.

Peddle Thorp became involved in these projects through a previous remediation project in Auckland for the client CHC Properties. In fact it was this project, which prompted the company to set up a permanent base in the city after seeing demand for its services, says Peddle Thorp associate director Marcus Hogan.

The ANZ Centre was challenging, he says, due to a combination of the triangular site, base isolation, the complexity of the façade and the finish to the atrium.

“In terms of the detailing this project was definitely more challenging than normal, particularly how you discretely hide how the building accommodates the movement encountered during an earthquake while limiting the amount of potential damage suffered. To aid this, the building is base isolated with the basement lift core being suspended from the ground floor to allow up to 500mm of movement in any one

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The practice is also involved in the delivery of four schools in North Canterbury but it is the next major project in the central city, which is in detailed design for another prominent client, which has the practice excited.

Established in New Zealand in 1968, Peddle Thorp has a long track record in the commercial field and, in particular, combines good design with its renowned high standards in detailing and project delivery. As the rebuild in Christchurch increasingly now turns its focus to the central city Marcus says it will be these skills, which the wider Peddle Thorp team have in these areas, that will really help to add value to clients’ projects.

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specialises in hotels. Marcus says he was lucky to have been privileged to work on a number of famous London landmark hotels, including the complex rebuild of the Four Seasons Hotel, Park Lane, the refurbishment of the Lanesborough Hotel and the conversion of a Grade II listed Art Deco car garage into the Beaumont Hotel.

His work was not solely limited to London and the opportunity arose to act as the site architect on the conversion of a historic monument into a Four Seasons hotel in St Petersburg, Russia, an experience he says he will never forget.

Marcus says demand has been strong for Peddle Thorp’s services in Christchurch and that the firm’s core strength is in the experience the practice brings to the delivery of the most complex and creative ideas. This experience is born by the practices reputation in bringing to life a number of Auckland city’s most iconic high-rise buildings.

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DEVELOPMENT » The Greenstone Group

Greenstone delivers on challenging project • from page 12 Base isolation work began in April 2014. 140 large bearings were installed between the building and its foundations, effectively allowing the building to float on its foundations during an earthquake event, and significantly reducing the seismic stress on the building and its contents.

Half the bearings were used in a routine way, inserted into each of the 70 columns in the basement, while the other 70 were bespoke solutions to individual problems such as stairs, lift shafts, and at the back of the building where there is no basement.

The final stage of the programme included repairs to essential services, the interior, and the iconic glass facade.

The Greenstone Group team loves the challenges that come with delivering a project on time, on budget, and to the agreed standards, and has always found a way to get the best for every project.

A case in point was the piece of art to go up on the building, Martin Creed’s 46-metre long neon light message EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT, high on the Art Gallery’s Worcester Street external wall.

“We all need to pull together and look at the positives, and when you have that literally written over your head, it drives it home.”

Greenstone Group says it was quite late in the piece, but with a little bit of coaxing from Christchurch Art Gallery director Jenny Harper, everyone bought into the whole process and it’s amazing with a little bit of cooperation a huge amount can be achieved.

For a three week period, all the politics normally associated with a contract process were put aside and everyone did what they needed to get it up on the wall.

When it was unveiled, it was a very uplifting moment for everyone involved. It sent a message not only to Christchurch, but to the project team.

“We all need to pull together and look at the positives, and when you have that literally written over your head, it drives it home.”

The final stage of the programme included repairs to essential services, the interior, and the gallery’s iconic glass facade.

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Alpine-style retail precinct underway Kim Newth A contemporary retail development, on track for completion in late 2017, has been designed to both complement and extend Hanmer Springs’ busy village shopping centre.

Sited on Chisholm Crescent, the new Boulder Point Precinct will include a café and eight retail premises ranging in size from 50sqm to 75sqm, along with 16 dedicated carparks. (There is also flexibility to take out inter-tenancy walls for prospective tenants on the hunt for larger premises).

The precinct, sited next to a reserve with a popular playground across the road, is poised to add new vibrancy to existing village retail.

Developing the site is local company Boulder Point Ltd. Director Doug Spencer has a strong background in the building industry, having built motels in Hanmer Springs, Akaroa and Christchurch. This is the company’s first retail project and is prompted by growing demand for local retail space.

Harcourts agent for Boulder Point Precinct, Harley Manion, says the development will be a really exciting addition to what has become Hanmer’s retail hub around Chisholm Crescent.

“The key point of difference for these shops is their alpine style, built to a 2017 standard so they are one hundred per cent of the new building code.

In addition to that, the precinct is north facing, sunny and overlooking a reserve so it’s going to be quite an inviting shopping experience.”

The November 2016 earthquake had been a real test for Hanmer Springs, which it has come through stronger than ever. “The village is in great heart and has huge growth potential particularly when you consider how close we are to Christchurch and Nelson. Not only is there the Boulder Point retail precinct and apartments coming to the village, but several other multi-million dollar developments.”

Designed by Robert Bosma, Director of ThreeSixtyArchitecture (formally known as Chris Prebble Architects), Boulder Point Precinct will deliver high spec alpine style crossed with modern functionality. Clad in cedar, it will be finished with gable roofing to underpin the standalone unique identity of each retail space.

Several spaces within the precinct have already been leased, with Salt ‘n Pepper Café signed up for the café premises.

The new Boulder Point Precinct in Hanmer will include a café and eight retail premises ranging in size from 50sqm to 75sqm.

“They are coming over from Perth, Australia – all the food preparation will be completed on site so everything will be fresh.

‘They came over late last year and fell in love with Hanmer Springs. They saw the plans for this café and decided it was perfect for them.”

Also confirmed for the precinct are ‘Creative Co-op’, a craft co-operative relocating from Hanmer Springs’ weekend craft market who want a permanent presence in the village; and clothing retailer ‘KJole Style’, specialising in women’s fashions particularly from Scandanavia.

By late April, framing was being installed on site, with structural steel roof framing poised for delivery. The entire development is due for completion by early November 2017.

With senior structural engineer Gary Haverland,

of Quoin Structural Consultants on board, the project will meet all the latest seismic building standards. Site preparation required the excavation of 3000m³ of soil to create a flat site for the precinct, so all the shops would be on the same level. In addition, a substantial 80m long retaining wall was built to secure the sloping site.

Dan McGuire and his experienced team at Amuri Building Specialists are building the precinct itself.

“They built the new village shopping centre and The St James Motel, across from the retail complex, plus were involved in building the Village Lake apartments,” Doug says.

Doug’s own previous building projects at Hanmer Springs include Tussock Peak Motor Lodge and the luxurious Clear Ridge Apartments, next door to the new precinct. These apartments also

share the gabled roofing style that will be reflected and refined at Boulder Point.

Stage Two of the Boulder Point development will unfold above the retail precinct with the construction of another 20 new apartments, also designed by Robert Bosma, ThreeSixtyArchitecture.

“Depending on sales, we would be looking to start Stage Two in early to mid-2018.”

The apartments will be a mix of two and three bedrooms, all with ensuites and additional separate bathrooms. Built over two levels, these spacious stylish apartments will include lift access from the basement car parking.

Meanwhile, once the retail precinct is complete, all shops will undergo a basic fit out, including completion of toilet areas and supply of power and services.

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DEVELOPMENT » Waterloo Business Park

July | August Business South

With easy transport links to Christchurch Airport and the Port of Lyttelton, Waterloo Park is attracting transport and logistics companies such as Fliway Group.

‘Inspiring’ work spaces the focus Kim Newth By creating an environment where it’s fun to go to work, Waterloo Business Park is fast becoming established in the Christchurch market as a great place to do business.

The park’s refreshing approach, which combines functionality, natural aesthetics and high amenity, is bringing exciting results for the forward focussed development. From the outset, the goal has been to create an inspiring work environment that includes accessible green spaces, recreational opportunities and convenience retail, along with quality childcare and social services.

Work and play are seamlessly combined and this integrated approach is generating plenty of interest.

The development has seen a flurry of activity over recent months. Hanham & Philp have opened at 481 Waterloo Road and Caffe 1808 is now open from 7am daily at 23 Islington Avenue.

Cardinal Freight has completed a 12,000m² freight and logistics facility, while over the road Orion is developing a purpose built facility for their subsidiary Connetics Ltd. Construction of Sorted Logistics’ extensive design-build facility is well underway with the second stage on track for completion by the end of May. Other developments under construction include the Harvey Norman distribution facility and Mike Greer commercial units. Christchurch Property Project is also developing units, while facilities for O’Neill Rentals, the Blackburn Trust and Vulcan Steel are under construction.

There are currently 13 developments underway at this popular business park.

“A further two are expected to commence site works over the short term so there’s a real sense of activity out here at Waterloo!” development manager Hamish Clarke says.

To date 62 sites have sold, equivalent to 77 per cent of land released for sale so far.

Planned as a community, the 114 hectare development has ample capacity to cater to a wide range of sectors and scales.

Six stages are being carefully managed to create a cohesive masterplan, with lot sizes ranging from 2000sqm to 45,000sqm.

The scale of the park is impressive, encompassing a $30m investment in state of the art infrastructure and $400m in construction over a five to seven year period. There are easy transport links to the Port of Lyttelton, Christchurch Airport, the CBD and Hornby Hub. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) sponsored realignment of Pound Road through to Main South Road is progressing well and is due for completion by the end of the year. The project, designed to improve transport links between

Pound Road and SH1, includes a new road through Waterloo Business Park with traffic lights at key intersections, shared cycle and pedestrian lands and a new railway crossing.

Good progress is being made with the city council and KiwiRail in relation to the Halswell Junction Road realignment, with works expected to commence in 12 months.

There are few lots remaining in the park’s first stage (Pound Road, Southern Precinct).

Sweeping lawns and attractive street frontages define this benchmark area of just over 21 hectares with a strong warehousing and industrial focus.

Stage Two (Pound Road, Northern Precinct) sits within landscaped surrounds and is well-placed as a warehousing, distribution and production hub.

Entered from Pound Road, generous wide avenues planted in grove trees set the tone.

Many of the Stage Two lots, ranging from smaller sites to larger lots, have also sold.

In December, the Waterloo team celebrated the official opening of a new pocket park that demonstrates the higher level of amenity coming on stream.

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“A further two (developments) are expected to commence site works over the short term so there’s a real sense of activity out here at Waterloo!”

Three (Halswell Junction Road and Entryways) as a desirable location, while part of Stage Four comprises land adjoining the park’s central hub, earmarked for smaller sites including offices, showrooms, cafes, restaurants, and local services and large landscaped spaces.

Islington Square is another exciting area where the plan is to restore parts of the old freezing works and create a character hub that will pull together retail, showroom spaces, cafes and restaurants that will adjoin the two hectare central park, Islington Green.

Islington Square is being developed by one of Waterloo’s joint venture partners, Southpark Corporation, which is currently working through their staging strategy for the development.

Islington Green will be developed as part of Stage 5 works. “So by the middle of the year, this iconic, unprecedented greenspace within a business park environment will be substantially complete.”

Titles for Stage 5, comprising 6.3 hectares, are programmed for release in August 2017, while titles for Stage 6, 6.9 hectares, are due for release in the final quarter of the year.

Waterloo Business Park has made it easy for those wanting to get on board with the options to design and build, lease or own/invest.

The park is a joint venture partnership between John Sax’s Southpark Corporation Ltd, Inky Tulloch and Paul Johnstone’s Stewart Transport Ltd. All three directors have a strong track record across New Zealand. Southpark Corporation is a specialist in commercial, industrial and residential property development and management.

A graphic impression of the restored freezing works at Islington Park where the plan is to create a character hub combining retail, showroom spaces, cafes and restaurants. Caffe 1808 has already opened and is open from 7am daily on Islington Avenue.

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DEVELOPMENT » Apollo Projects - Waterloo Park

July | August Business South

Warehouse project taking shape Kim Newth Apollo Projects is preparing to roll out the next phase of Sorted Logistics expansive new complex at Waterloo Business Park that brings together their warehousing, distribution and freight forwarding operations.

The total development, across four stages, will be designed and built by Apollo Projects and will have in excess of 22,000sqm warehouse with over 600sqm office and cafeteria space.

Sorted Logistics is leasing the first two stages from specialist developer Southpark Corporation, a joint venture partner at the business park. Stage 1, now fully complete, includes warehousing of more than 5000sqm along with 300sqm of offices at the front of the site and associated carparks.

Large drive around truck manoeuvrability with warehouse access on both the short and long sides of the buildings – protected by cantilevered canopies to facilitate easy pick-ups and deliveries – are a key design feature, included also in Stage 2. This second stage, nearing completion, adds an additional 6000sqm of warehouse space.

Both buildings feature strong post-tension floor slabs, clear span portal frames, durable precast panels and architecturally designed administrative functions.

Provision of contract storage and distribution is one of Sorted Logistics core services. “They are third party logistics providers for a range of multinationals,” says Bevan Hames, Apollo Projects business development manager.

With the first two stages almost done, Apollo Projects’ focus is now on finalising design and consent for Stages 3 and 4, which will be privately owned investments, again leased by Sorted Logistics. All four stages will have cross docking linkages, while being future proofed with independent operational capability.

“We’ve found Apollo Projects extremely easy to do business with, not afraid to challenge the status quo and focussed on delivering an end product safely and with pride,” observes Sorted Logistics Director Kris Webster.

Stages 3 and 4 will all be about the same size as the first two, 5000sqm to 6000sqm.

“Waterloo has set aside a fair amount of land; it is great to have the space to roll out facilities of this scale,” says Bevan. “We have had a great working relationship with Southpark Corporation and Waterloo Business Park for many years now and we are still one of the most active builders out there. They have done a fantastic job in setting a new standard for business park infrastructure.”

Stage one of Apollo Projects’ extensive warehousing at Waterloo Park is complete and offers over 5000sqm of space and 300 sqm of offices for client Sorted Logistics, bringing together their warehousing, distribution and freight forwarding operation. Sorted Logistics is leasing the first two stages from developer Southpark Corporation.

In turn, Waterloo is pleased with Apollo’s performance. “Apollo is an outstanding company to work with,” says Lissa Birse, Development Manager for Waterloo Business Park.

“They really understand how to take a project from concept to completion and bring a lot of options to the table. Their robust processes ensure the best outcome is achieved for landlord and tenant alike.”

A design challenge for Apollo Projects in Stage 3 will be to meet Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) racking requirements. In practice, this will mean having to install extremely flat flooring to provide a secure and safe surface for handling operations. Special

tools and equipment will be needed to achieve the flatness required.

Bunded flooring will also be used to ensure hazardous substances can be safely moved, stored and if need be, contained.

Apollo Projects has worked with Southpark Corporation on a number of other design-and-build projects at Waterloo Business Park. “The new 7500sqm facility for Fliway is a great example, along with Santa Rosa’s chicken processing factory,” Bevan says.

An industry leader, Apollo Projects’ expertise is sought after for design and build projects that typically involve temperature/hygiene controlled

environments, such as food processing, wineries, cold stores and dairy factories.

However, regardless of this specialist expertise, it is ‘the relationships’ that is Apollo’s real focus, evidenced by many successful projects with Waterloo and with over 70 per cent of their work being with repeat clients.

Another exciting project on its books in Christchurch is the new QEII pools’ complex. Its team is also working on various sporting facilities and new retail developments at Ravenswood and Mandeville in North Canterbury, along with several service station developments throughout the South Island.

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DEVELOPMENT » Clearwater Construction - Waterloo Park

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Clearwater completes latest design build at Waterloo Park Kim Newth A new 10,000qsm factory warehouse and office building for Vulcan Steel has joined the evergrowing line-up of substantial purpose-built facilities at Christchurch’s Waterloo Business Park.

Clearwater Construction delivered the full design and build package for Vulcan Steel, with the construction phase of the project completed in June.

The substantial new building has been designed to accommodate four large cranes that will be installed inside as part of the infrastructure associated with Vulcan Steel’s roll plant operation. Three deep machine pits also form part of the new multi-million dollar facility.

“Apart from the machine pits, which had to be delivered with millimetre precision accuracy, it has been a fairly straight forward job for us,” says Martin Baker, Commercial Manager for Clearwater. “While the scale of the building is impressive, it has been relatively simple to put up. It is essentially a big steel portal frame, braced with pre-cast walls.”

A close working relationship was maintained with the client throughout the project, with regular meetings held to update progress and to ensure that any design issues were resolved as work proceeded.

“Having that close collaboration with the clients makes it a very smooth building process as well.”

While construction timeframes can often be tight, this particular project had a generous timeframe which gave Clearwater the opportunity

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Working on behalf of Clearwater Construction, Johnston’s completed site excavation works (including replacing unsuitable material with engineered fill), installed the storm water system, and excavated all foundations and machine pits in preparation for both the vertical build and the pouring of the concrete slab.

“As they [Clearwater Construction] started the vertical build, we carried on with the external areas,” explains Steve Guy, Senior Contracts Manager for Johnston’s. “The concrete pad extends outside the building envelope for any future expansion of the building, which also needed to meet the same specifications. Our team also prepared all the vehicle entranceways, including carparks, access roads and concrete for kerb and channel.”

As well, Johnston’s worked with Clearwater Construction on level design to ensure efficient water run-off into drainage.

A strong working relationship between Clearwater Construction and Johnston’s has been seen as instrumental in ensuring project success.

“At Johnston’s, working with clients in a clear and transparent manner is key to our success, as we always strive to ensure our clients’ desired outcomes are achieved. As with any project, changes happen and the project evolves; we have found that our relationship with Clearwater has made these changes transparent, easier to understand, and ultimately deliverable.

“Communication, transparency and honesty are very important values for us.”

As well as having its own team on site, Johnston’s coordinated its work around other contractors, such as those laying asphalt through its operational management team, as well as the site foreman. While this is the first time that Clearwater Construction and Johnston’s have worked together at Waterloo Business Park, they share a history of working alongside one another on similar scale projects elsewhere and on various demolition and site clearance jobs.

At Johnston’s, no job is considered too big, too small or too tough. Their services include earthmoving, subdivisions and agricultural services through to drainage and sewer work, roadworks and other infrastructure.

“In addition to our work for major construction companies, we conduct a lot of work with local councils and are just starting some major drainage projects [associated with waste water] for Christchurch City Council in Cranford Street, as well as Worsleys Road as a subcontractor to City Care. In addition, we have an ongoing relationship with Selwyn District Council as we are a local contractor to them so conduct varied work within the Selwyn District.”

Yet another role has been earthquake rebuild work in the upper South Island. Word of mouth continues to grow the company’s strong portfolio.

“We’re currently undertaking work for Fulton Hogan in the Murchison and St Arnaud areas maintaining the alternative highway and that has gone so well that they have asked to keep our team on over winter conducting maintenance operations.”

“With a staff of 45 to 50 people, investing in our staff is a major focus for us over the next year.”

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Various staff members are currently upskilling across a range of areas including health and safety, safe use of specialty equipment, and leadership development. Investment in new plant to ensure the company is prepared for the future is another key priority for 2017.

Johnston Civil is proud to have recently increased its Site Wise certification and, as well as being a member of Site Safe, is striving to develop further in this area in the future.

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Flurry of activity at Waterloo • from page 20 for some valuable staff development. A senior carpenter was promoted to site manager and performed admirably in the role.

There has been a flurry of building activity at Waterloo Business Park over recent months, with the 114 hectare park seen as an attractive base for doing business across a wide range of sector and scales.

“The business park is looking really good. It has come a long way and is serving a real need on that side of the city, with good access and easy flow through the park.

“There is a lot of construction work going on there at the moment.

“In Commerce Crescent, where we have just completed this building for Vulcan Steel, there is another building that has just been finished and another two in the construction phase.”

Vulcan Steel is a long term client for Clearwater Construction, which has undertaken three or four other building projects on its behalf prior to the Waterloo contract.

The other projects were Auckland-based and involved extensions to existing premises, so this is the first full design and build that Clearwater has completed for them. Added to Clearwater Construction’s track record with sister company D&H Steel Construction, this latest project is a

While the scale of the building is big, Vulcan Steel’s new warehouse and office facility at Waterloo Park was “relatively simple to put up,” says Martin Baker, Commercial Manager for Clearwater Construction.

further demonstration of its commitment to the local steel industry.

Clearwater Construction, a design build specialist, is also making its mark in the central

city, where it is currently working on a new stateof-the-art carpark building in Lichfield Street for the Christchurch City Council. This building is due to open in September.

It has delivered a number of office projects in Victoria St and Oxford Tce for Countrywide Properties and recently completed another fourstorey office building at 123 Victoria St.

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New plant leads way on glazing Kim Newth A $20 million investment in new manufacturing plant and equipment by Hagley Building Products means Canterbury home and business owners have unprecedented access to world class windows, doors and other specialised glass products, made right here in Christchurch.

Hagley Building Products opened its new 10,000sqm state-of-the-art facility at Waterloo Business Park in April, bringing together its hallmark businesses, Hagley Windows and Doors and Thermaseal Double Glazing.

For Geoff Ball, who founded Hagley Windows and Doors 33 years ago and Thermaseal eight years’ later, the new factory represents a quantum leap forward, in terms of both capacity and capability.

“The new facility is equipped to deliver best practice and it is running superbly well,” Geoff says. “We are now a comprehensive one-stop joinery shop and our production flow is second to none.”

In total, 22 40-foot containers of brand new equipment, imported from Europe, has been installed at the new facility which includes a large factory, showroom, function/conference centre, offices and other amenities.

The advanced technologies now in place are bringing real productivity benefits. For example, Thermaseal now enjoys a fully automated double glazing line and heavy weight glass line and furnace.

“It took two years of planning and research to get the right equipment,” Geoff explains. “And we have also invested in training so our team is fully up to speed with the new operational environment.”

“During the postearthquake rebuild, we were mostly supplying residential demand but now around forty per cent of demand is coming from the commercial sector.”

In fact, both companies have had to increase their skilled staff in line with the growing sophistication of equipment and to meet anticipated growth in demand, particularly in the commercial market. In total, the companies now employ almost 100 people.

“During the post-earthquake rebuild, we were mostly supplying residential demand but now around forty per cent of demand is coming from the commercial sector. With the new plant, we have the space to do that commercial work and we have also employed some very capable new people in that commercial arena.”

Across the board, both companies are noticing greater demand for thermal efficiency, high quality product and for orders to be met in a timely fashion.

As Geoff observes, it is hard to guarantee quality and timeliness with imported product. By contrast, everything out of the new Waterloo factory has the time advantage of being locally made, with quality assured through code compliance.

The new facility includes many desirable green features.

Hagley Building Products’ new plant at Waterloo Business park features a showroom, functionconference centre and offices.

It has insulated wall and roof panels, and double glazed perimeter windows. Rainwater collected from the roof is recycled for use in glass processing and irrigation. Street frontages around three side of the building have been enhanced with extensive landscaping.

Geoff says Waterloo Business Park is proving a great choice of location, with easy access in and out for trucks and safe separate access for

customers. The site is close to the city’s evergrowing southern edge and also provides a straight route to the north.

With growing complexity in the both residential and commercial markets, the new Hagley Windows and Door and Thermaseal Double Glazing factory is strategically well-placed to meet the latest design trends and to continue to build on a reputation for quality.

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Once on site, these expansive lengths of panel are transported to the rooftop by use of specialised suction equipment.

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DEVELOPMENT » Hanham & Philp Contractors - Waterloo Park

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Firm consolidates at Waterloo site Kim Newth Christchurch commercial construction company Hanham & Philp Contractors Ltd is delighted at how well its new purpose-built head office facility at Waterloo Business Park is functioning, both for staff and valued clients and suppliers.

Prior to moving into Waterloo a year ago, the firm’s head office was in Addington (Birmingham Drive), while the yard operated out of Foremans Rd, near the business park.

“Our desire to bring the two parts together is what led us to look around for a location that would enable us to service multiple sites across

Christchurch and surrounding areas,” says Hanham & Philp Director John Parish.

“We needed good access to services and the city and, when it came to location, Waterloo ticked all the boxes.… It has been a fantastic move and we just love what we have built here.”

Their new building includes 526sqm of northfacing office space over ground and first floors, and a 720sqm warehouse (with capacity to be further extended), along with generous car parking.

Included in the light and open head office layout are a modern reception area, meeting rooms, and a large board room adjacent to a spacious staffroom and kitchen (with flexibility to be opened up into one big space for training or larger meetings).

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Hanham & Philp is also enjoying its new well-organised warehouse space, built behind the offices.

“The bonus for us is that we can now buy more in bulk and then store it out of the weather until we need it.”

Designed by Noel Strez Architects, the head office and warehouse building was constructed by Hanham & Philp and embodies their expertise in the sector.

“Our new offices across the front of the building really showcase our product in terms of how we can incorporate designer tilt-up panels into the structure. We are specialists in pre-cast concrete components.”

Engineering expertise was supplied by Engenium Engineers.

Hanham & Philp has long associations with both the architect and engineer.

“Noel Strez completed a three dimensional rendering of the building so we could spin it around, walk through it and get a good feel for it.

“We found the Building Information Management (BIM) modelling to be very useful.”

A feature of the new building is windows that open and sliding doors, so staff can enjoy fresh air.

It is also equipped with the latest air conditioning systems.

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Recent projects by Hanham & Philp in Christchurch include the St Margarets Auditorium/Chapel/Gymnasium complex, above, and, opposite page, the Longhurst Medical Centre in Halswell.

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Hanham & Philp continues to make its mark in Christchurch. It has just commenced a new building on the corner of Antigua and Tuam Streets, earmarked for use as the new Porsche showroom by the Archibald Motor Group.

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Firm consolidates move to new Waterloo site • from page 26 Moving the yard to Waterloo prompted “a large clean out and stock take” so only useful fixings and equipment were shifted across.

Precast work can continue to be done off-site at the company’s Waterloo yard, if required.

There is ample room also for the company’s fleet that includes a flatbed crane truck and scissor lifts.

At Waterloo, Hanham & Philp also constructed its neighbour’s new sprinklerequipped depot, Nufarm’s large new distribution centre that opened last July.

As well, they are in the process of constructing a building not dissimilar to their own for Graham Hill Roofing, again working with Noel Strez Architects.

This is due to be completed at Waterloo by the end of September.

Beyond Waterloo, Hanham & Philp continues to make its mark in the city. It has just commenced a new building on the corner of Antigua and Tuam Streets, earmarked for use as the new Porsche showroom by the Archibald Motor Group and with the top level secured by the Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust (CCST).

A four level building in Lichfield Street, combining ground floor hospitality with offices and a top floor apartment is another recently completed project.

As well, it is just finishing new retail premises for Mak’s Photo Lab in Colombo Street (next to Smiths City) and is also rolling out a

“We needed good access to services and the city and, when it came to location, Waterloo ticked all the boxes.… It has been a fantastic move and we just love what we have built here.” refurbishment and extension for Dowsons Shoes in Sydenham.

It has built a warehouse at its old yard site and is building a series of units at Rolleston’s Izone Business Hub. “We’re also about to start a retail block in Lincoln and have just finished the West Melton Retail Precinct.”

Other projects include the redevelopment of Edgeware SuperValue over a larger footprint; the refurbishment of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) building in Sir William Pickering Drive; a technical warehouse redevelopment in Connaught Drive; a new building for DHL at Christchurch International Airport; and a new office and hospitality building in Riccarton Rd. Hanham & Philp is a Registered Master Builder. Founded in 1979, it has a strong reputation for professionalism, value, reliability and performance.

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Sold signs go up in new subdivision Karen Phelps Ultimate Developments has just launched stage two of its Awatea Park development in Wigram, Christchurch. A spokesperson from Ultimate Global Group says that stage one of the development has nearly sold out and sales have been strong for stage two with interest registered in over half of the 35 lots released.

Awatea Park is a residential subdivision located in the Halswell suburb of Christchurch close to the popular Wigram Skies subdivision. With around eight hectares of land and comprising of reserve areas, Ultimate Developments says Awatea Park has been popular due to its proximity to Christchurch CBD and good access to the Southern Motorway. It is also close to schools with good public transport to the city, airport and both Canterbury and Lincoln Universities.

“It perfectly combines the convenience of city living with the tranquillity of a semi-rural setting,” says the spokesperson for Ultimate.

Awatea Park is the first South Island subdivision for Ultimate Developments. A division of the Ultimate Global Group, Ultimate Developments delivers quality products to a diverse range of customers from first home buyers to seasoned investors. The company is also working on a variety of residential developments around New Zealand including Dixon and Southridge Estates in Hamilton, The Lakes Tauranga and Fairways Estate in New Plymouth.

The Ultimate Global Group, a New Zealand based multi-national conglomerate is involved in property development, housing, real estate, tourism and hospitality. The company is involved in international projects in Bali, Brazil, Indonesia

“It perfectly combines the convenience of city living with the tranquillity of a semi-rural setting.” and Sabah in the Borneo Region.

Alongside the development of land, the Group is also involved in construction. Ultimate Global Builders use conventional building systems but also deliver innovative, sustainable and cost effective housing technologies.

The company is currently focused on the Force 10 building system. It is an engineered system that is built to last claiming superior strength and fire retardant insulation of R3.2 on all external and internal walls, over and above conventionally built homes.

The system also claims a high wind rating of up to 300 kilometres per hour, an earthquake rating of up to magnitude 8 on the Richter scale and is backed by a 15-year factory backed warranty. Ultimate Global Builders is also involved in affordable housing projects in Brazil.

In addition to housing and development, the group is also involved in hospitality and tourism.

Other divisions of the group include Ultimate Resorts and Properties, delivering a range of hospitality services around the world. In New Zealand, the group is involved in the management of a range of Ramada properties including Ramada Suites Christchurch City, Ramada Queenstown Remarkables Park, Ramada Suites Auckland City, Ramada Suites Orewa and Ramada Resort Reia Taipa Beach.

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Awatea Park, an eight hectare residential subdivision on the western outskirts of Christchurch is the first South Island subdivision for Ultimate Developments, a division of the Ultimate Global Group.

Zealand, South-East Asia and India. Ultimate Getaway claims to differentiate itself by offering personalised service to each customer. Across all its divisions the group aims to deliver the ultimate in customer satisfaction, says the company spokesperson.

Despite its global reach, the Ultimate Global Group remains dedicated to a presence in the South Island and sees good opportunities for the

Group in Christchurch. It plans to continue to support the region by bringing new land to the market to meet the demands of the city’s growth, says the representative for the company.

“Christchurch will always have steady demand, not affected by the madness of markets like Auckland. “It’s a great city that will continue to grow and there is great potential for Christchurch into the future.”

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Interest has been strong in the Awatea Park subdivision in Halswell. Stage one of the development is nearly sold out and there has been steady demand for the recently released stage two, with interest registered in over half of the 35 lots released.

House and land packages G.J. Gardner Christchurch South is offering a range of house and land packages in the Awatea Park subdivision in Wigram. Franchise owner Neil Fraser says one the key benefits of this particular location is its proximity to the city. The company will offer four bedroom family homes with two bathrooms and double garage on a variety of sections. The master suite has the luxury of an en-suite and walk in wardrobe and the open plan design is perfect for family living, says Neil. There is a family bathroom with bath and shower and laundry area. G.J Gardner Christchurch South will also be offering design and build options in the subdivision.

G.J Gardner Christchurch South has been building in the Canterbury area since 2000 and since 2013 has been independently owned and operated by Neil and Joanne Fraser, directors of JNF Construction Ltd. Neil comes from a business background that stretches over 25 years and has used this experience to create a thriving business, which now employs 19 staff.

“Our vision is to have every customer recommend us to their closest friend” explains Neil. “Everything we do revolves around this.” The G.J. Gardner reputation is built around quality and customer satisfaction, says Neil. This is why from the design stage through to the final handover G.J. Gardner Christchurch South

always endeavours to communicate fully with its clients to ensure the final product is the home they have always dreamed of.

“We understand that our customers are individuals and have unique requirements when building a home. By working closely with them, we can design and build a home that suits them, their lifestyle, needs and budget,” he explains.

“As quality is paramount each home is built using only quality products and with quality workmanship. We offer true value for money using the best quality products.”

The franchise area ranges from Cathedral Square south covering the Port Hills, Halswell, Lincoln, Rolleston, West Melton and the balance of the Ellesmere and Selwyn Districts through to the Rakaia River. G.J. Gardner Christchurch South has four showhomes with the latest in West Melton at 14 Kingsdowne Drive due to open mid June.

Support of local charities, clubs and community groups is very much a focus of G.J. Gardner Homes nationwide and as the local franchisee, Neil and the team from Christchurch South are happy to support many local Canterbury groups.

“Our goal is to be recognised as the performance leader in Christchurch’s residential building sector. We work hard every day to give our customers the best possible experience from design through to completion.”

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DEVELOPMENT » Platinum Homes - Awatea Park

July | August Business South

Quality homes, location, lifestyle Kim Newth Platinum Homes is finding no shortage of interest from those seeking a quality lifestyle at Awatea Park, a fast growing new subdivision located in the western outskirts of Christchurch.

Awatea Park has an enviable location, close to popular Wigram Skies and with good connectivity to local shops, the city centre, universities, airport, and the southern motorway. Only two or three sections remain unsold in the subdivision’s first three stages off Carrs Rd. “Our first two homes – including a show home – are now under construction,” Platinum Homes Canterbury sales manager Peter Perrim says. “We have sold seven homes in the first stage and have building consent for all of those, so there is a lot of building activity getting underway.”

Platinum Homes has also secured another nine sites in the subdivision’s later stages, due to be released as house and land packages from midMay 2017. These will be priced from $590,000 to $650,000 with section sizes averaging 530sqm (and up to around 600sqm).

“We are satisfied that Awatea Park’s location will be an absolute hit and we have a great relationship with the developer,” observes Peter.

Platinum Homes is excited to be bringing its custom designed show home to Awatea Park.

Due to be completed by late July/early August, the 162sqm show home has been carefully designed to meet the needs of the market.

“We have had very positive feedback on the plans. It is a well-designed three bedroom home with open plan living.

“We think it has huge merit … we have stepped away from the traditional large and flashy show home and gone for a more realistic quality design that offers great value for money.”

Rather than delivering a basic product, Platinum Homes offer many extra inclusions as part of their packages. These include DVS systems, insulated floor slabs and stronger framing.

Platinum Homes has two houses under construction and seven more sold and consented in Stage 1 of the Awatea Park subdivision near Wigram Skies.

“Platinum Homes spec levels are very high with lots of features. It’s all those little things, such as garages being insulated at no extra cost and LED lights being included. Our homes will be warmer,

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Platinum Homes Canterbury is offering house and land packages in the new Awatea Park subdivision near Wigram Skies. The popular Corfu (above) and Ashford (right) are just some of the designs available. All Platinum Homes come with a 10-year Homefirst Builders Guarantee. such as preferred colour schemes.

“With the house and land packages we have coming up in stages five, six, seven and nine, they can have design input too so we can design something from scratch if that is the preference.”

Another real point of difference for Platinum Homes Canterbury is the quality of build that comes

from a dedicated team of builders being part of the staff. “We may not be the cheapest builder in town but we do offer the best value for money.”

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Chch exemplar homes lead the way Kim Newth New design ideas, technologies and building techniques were showcased in Christchurch recently where some of the greenest, best designed homes in New Zealand were opened to the public.

Organised by the Superhome Movement in partnership with the Christchurch City Council, the exemplar homes’ tours in May were an effective demonstration of just how much can be achieved through superior design and build practices geared towards creating better homes.

The 10 exemplar homes were built across a range of budgets and architectural styles but shared common qualities including exceptional energy efficiency, smart design, and quality construction focused on resilience and environmental soundness. Healthy, warm and dry homes were the result.

From a compact ultra-low energy beachside home packed with innovation to a high performance super home in Merivale, the inspiring line-up was food for thought for the many homeowners and industry participants who took part in the tours.

Well-designed spaces, solar energy, high insulation standards and good quality heat recovery ventilation systems were amongst many prominent features.

“All these homes are frontrunners in terms of where we are heading and how our building standards are changing,” says Rachel Hu, who coordinated the 2017 exemplar homes tours.

“They are all better performing, better designed homes with cheaper running costs than is standard.

“A lot of people who are thinking about building, or are in the process of designing or building, are really interested in finding out how they can achieve something like this for themselves.”

Particularly impressive to many who went on the tours was a Riccarton Superhome designed by Bob Burnett Architecture and built by Dan Saunders Construction.

Representing the latest advances, it is another step forward again on last year’s outstanding 10 Homestar demonstration home and has been informally dubbed “the 11-star”.

Passive House building methodologies, making use of air tight structural insulated panels and XLam panels, enabled this house to go up in just two and a half days.

The 10 Superhome exemplar homes shared common qualities including exceptional energy efficiency, smart design, and quality construction focused on resilience and environmental soundness.

“You can achieve much better quality control and better use of materials by building off-site in a controlled environment,” Rachel observes, adding that the Superhome Movement is not about promoting one particular approach over another.

The industry led movement promotes open source sharing of ideas for those committed to creating better places to live. “If a customer comes to us wanting to build a superhome, we’re not going to recommend a particular direction. Instead, we give them a list of people and as much information as we can provide.”

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“The current building code is the lowest possible standard permitted for building in New Zealand. It should not be used as a benchmark and it is not about best performance.

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Along with the exemplar homes, the Superhome Movement recently showcased Canterbury’s first certified passive house, an award winning home that maintains a constant air temperature with no heating or cooling required, resulting in massive power savings. Other energy efficient features include blown-in insulation, much wider than standard walls, vapour check products and tapes, ventilation systems delivering clean controlled air and energy efficient windows.

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Dwell Homes – clever design, smart thinking For the second year running, Dwell Homes impressed the public with its presentation home at the Superhome Movement’s 2017 Exemplar Show Homes Tour in May. Built in 2015, the Edgeware home is an impressive showcase of what can be achieved with a 140m² foot print on a narrow section and TC3 flood prone land.

Key features include: • Contemporary modular design • TC3 foundation system • Full height glazing to maximise passive solar energy gain • Abundance of natural light to create a spacious feel • Very high thermal values as a result of thicker walls and high standards of insulation • Seamless integration with large north facing decked area • Extensive use of natural products and materials, selected for resilience, longevity and sustainability.

“The response we’ve had has been great – there is a lot of interest in this type of house,” says director Bryan Doull, who established this innovative architectural design build company in Christchurch in 2005.

“This smart, low energy house sits lightly on the landscape and is site specific – the north facing long axis provides abundant

light to enhance the passive solar design offering year round energy efficiency and sustainability,” says Bryan.

“Architectural detailing, full height windows and refined interior finishes add to the illusion of space.”

Like other Superhomes, the running costs associated with powering this property are far lower than for a standard new home of similar size.

In design and build terms, it is also an affordable option for those seeking sustainability and energy efficiency.

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Dwell Homes has created a distinctive range of architecturally designed, fully flexible house plans that can be built quickly and cost effectively, providing ideal living environments within contemporary trends.

“The design itself is the most important part of the whole project. Our motto is ‘excellence in design without compromise’ and I like to think that we are achieving that.”

Dwell Homes is now starting work on its next showhome in Fendalton, using an innovative foundation system. It promises to be an exciting new addition to the Superhome stable in 2018 – watch this space!

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Built by Harley Builders, Christchurch’s First Certified Passive House has attracted plenty of interest.

High performance passive house built with precision Kim Newth Prospective homeowners with an interest in ultralow energy new home options got a chance to view Canterbury’s first certified passive home at a public open day in May. This well-attended day showcased one of the latest industry-leading homes in the ever growing stable of high performers within the Superhome Movement.

Owners Andrew and Katy Marriott moved to Christchurch after the Canterbury earthquakes and decided they wanted their new home to be a low-energy ‘Passive House’, which they designed in conjunction with Auckland architectural practice Brewer Davidson.

Passive house technologies originate from Germany and Andrew and Katy’s home has been certified to the international passive house standard. Their airtight and energy efficient home incorporates triple-glazed windows, extra thick walls, high level insulation and other cutting edge technologies.

The couple interviewed six builders before choosing Glenn Harley, of Harley Builders to build their home. His team’s skill and commitment was evident to all those who attended the May open day.

“Glenn had a very ‘can do’ attitude,” explain Andrew and Katy. “[He] was proactive by saying ‘this is going to work’ or ‘I think there is a better way we can do this’.

“So there was no rework as Glenn and his foreman John – who was excellent – saw the problems before they arose.”

While this is the first certified passive house built by Harley Builders, Glenn and his team have been building energy efficient homes in Canterbury for the past decade.

As Glenn observes, while there are still only 11 passive houses in New Zealand, this technique has been used in Germany for the past 30 years and is proving increasingly influential.

“This is the direction we have been moving in, building wider walls, in-slab heating and thicker insulation,” Glenn says.

With built-in air tightness, Andrew and Katy’s passive house is draught free and maintains a very even and comfortable inside temperature of 20 to 25degC. In the winter months, no radiators or underfloor heating are required, so power savings in heating alone are considerable.

Fitted with solar panels and inverter, any excess power is sold back to the grid. Blown in insulation was used in wide wall cavities to fill

“Glenn had a very ‘can do’ attitude. He was proactive by saying ‘this is going to work’ or ‘I think there is a better way we can do this’.”

up every possible gap and space. Compared to a standard new home with air leakages of 6-10 air changes per hour, their home has only 0.38 air changes per hour.

“It has really good windows and a really good wall system. Solar gain is maximised through the positioning of windows and doors.

“Simon Gibbon, of Pro Clima [a Germany company that provides airtight and windtight building solutions] was extremely helpful.

“The ventilation system, which has a heat exchanger in it, is from Germany too, as are the triple glazed windows.

Vigorous testing was conducted to ensure the home met the International Certified Passive House standard. Aesthetics and good design have not been sacrificed to achieve high performance.

Katy and Andrew’s house is also a beautifully modern, spacious open plan family home.

Harley Builders’ exceptional work on this home was rewarded with a silver medal and a Sustainable Lifestyle Award at the 2016 Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year Competition.

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Firm at the forefront of Superhome Movement Kim Newth Sowing the seeds of sustainability in the home build market is a real priority for Christchurch firm Dan Saunders Construction.

With not one, but two homes in the Superhome Movement’s 2017 Christchurch Exemplar Show Homes Tours in May, the company is leading by example and showing what is possible when it comes to building super energy efficient, future-proofed homes.

“This is the way I want to build and it is something I am very passionate about,” says company founder, master builder Dan Saunders, who was one of the country’s first builders to get involved with the Superhome Movement.

In 2012, he built Australasia’s first 8 HomeStar rated home to a design by architect Anne Salmond. This home was showcased at the Home Innovation Village.

One of the homes in May’s exemplar homes line-up, built by Dan Saunders Construction to a design by Bob Burnett Architecture, has been described as the next advance on last year’s first 10 HomeStar demonstration home and has been cheekily dubbed “the 11 star”.

Utilising off-site construction with True Panels, modified air-tight structural insulated panels (SIPs), as well as sustainable XLam Panels, the structure of this Riccarton Superhome went up in double quick time, just two and a half days from slab to roof.

“This was our first new build with Bob Burnett Architecture, but we have several future projects in the pipeline moving forward.

“Bob is a founder of the Superhome Movement and has some fantastic ideas.

“We’re on the same page and share the same vision.”

Along with prefabricated panels and XLam, other eco design features in the home include solar photovoltaic panels, hydronic underfloor heating, thermally-broken PVC windows, grey water recycling and rain harvesting systems.

An electric car charging station is one of many other future-focused details.

“It is all about making a house run better.

Along with prefabricated panels and XLam, other eco design features in the home include solar photovoltaic panels, hydronic underfloor heating, thermallybroken PVC windows, grey water recycling and rain harvesting systems.

This home is exceptionally well insulated and air tight so it retains its heat. There is also a heat recovery system in the showers so energy from hot water doesn’t just go down the drain - it gets recycled and used elsewhere in the home.”

The other exemplar home built by Dan Saunders Construction was designed by Anne Salmond.

This Merivale home is another high performance super home that uses Warmframe technology. Its owners were drawn to this style of high energy efficiency home after meeting Dan and Anne at the Home Innovation Village and learning about their 8 HomeStar rated project.

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“Even on a tight budget, you can still do things to future proof your home and make it more energy efficient, for example by insulating the foundation, using thicker insulation in the ceiling and if you’re using downlights, making sure they are well insulated. All the little things add up.”

Even over the past five years, there have been big advances in high performance products and technology.

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Choosing a higher level of insulation with well-planned layout that considers window orientation and utilises thermally broken aluminium or PVC window and door design can result in long term savings.

Building warmer, healthier homes Kim Newth Deciding to join the Superhome Movement last year was a ‘no-brainer’ for family run building company Stalwart Construction Ltd, which has long taken pride in its quality of service and workmanship.

Colin and Lou Satherley started the business more than a decade ago to meet building needs of clients in the greater Christchurch area.

Stalwart Construction has a strong reputation in both the domestic building and light commercial markets.

Involvement with the Superhome Movement is proving inspiring for the company, whose ongoing goal is to build warmer, healthier homes that are much more economical to run than built-to-codeminimum dwellings.

“We are learning so much about the latest

products and techniques available and really keeping in touch with what’s going on within the industry,” says Colin, a qualified Licensed Building Practitioner with more than 30 years’ experience under his belt.

“It’s all about finding ways to build better and helping educate our clients on how small things can make a difference.”

Choosing a higher level of insulation with wellplanned layout that considers window orientation and utilises thermally broken aluminium or PVC window and door design, for example, can result in real long term savings on power bills and a much warmer and more comfortable home environment.

“If you cast your eye down most streets, then the houses look fairly similar. It’s the things you can’t see that make such a difference.”

Colin knows most people won’t be aiming towards a 10 Star energy efficient home, yet many

will be aspiring to own a warmer home that will cost less to run.

“Even if it’s a six or seven star home, then that puts it well above the building code for insulation and energy efficiency.”

As well as new home builds, Stalwart Construction carries out a lot of alterations, extensions and recladding to update older homes, with this work also providing opportunities to boost home performance.

“Christchurch is an interesting market because a lot of people are choosing not only to repair homes broken by the earthquakes, but also improve on what they had. So rather than putting bricks back on the wall, they may choose to add another layer of insulation and go with a lighter cladding on the outside. Or they may replace timber joinery with thermally broken double glazing.”

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Stalwart Construction is a member of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand and provides the security of mind associated with a Certified Builders’ 10 Year Home First Guarantee.

As a small family firm, there is also the security of having the same friendly team on every job.

“Being able to form that personal relationship with clients is pretty fundamental,” says Colin, who offers a free design to build consultation as part of the service.

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SUPERHOME MOVEMENT » ZBuilt

Ultra-low energy beachside home Kim Newth Bursting with innovation and packed with energy saving features, a prototype home in New Brighton is another superhome in the making.

Presented by Z Built and Nook Architecture as part of the Superhome Movement’s 2017 Christchurch Exemplar Show Homes Tours in May, this home is proving inspirational for many.

“It was encouraging to see how much people appreciated this home,” says ZBuilt Director Joshua Smith. “We had a lot of positive feedback, particularly from people living in the eastern catchment who have a huge interest in this sort of design and build approach.”

ZBuilt has been part of the Superhome Movement from the very beginning.

Building energy-efficient, high performance homes has long been a core goal for this family owned and operated business. Nook Architecture shares the same vision from a design perspective.

Their latest New Brighton exemplar home, completed in June, is poised to achieve a Homestar 10 rating.

“It’s a case of ‘wait and see’ with the rating but, at this stage it’s looking good.”

Those who may have missed the May tour can still get along to view this house, now open as a demonstration home at 124 Bowhill Rd, New Brighton.

Features of interest include: • Passive house style construction with air tightness membrane and continuous insulation layers; • Jet Stream blown in insulation, with R9 insulation value in the ceiling and R5 in the walls; • Hydronic underfloor heating with insulated slab; • Mechanical heat recovery ventilation system with Japanese OM (Omoshiroi Mottainai) style solar intake; • Grey water recovery and rainwater harvesting system; • Solar PV for any heating and hot water requirements.

Z Built specialises in both architectural and energy-efficient homes.

Compared to a built to code minimum home, this house offers a high standard of health and comfort with an even internal temperature of between 18degC and 23degC year-round, without any additional heating.

Along with that also come considerable power savings in terms of running costs.

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Both three-bedroom homes have around 140sqm of living space, including bathroom and ensuite, but have contrasting design and build approaches.

“We really wanted to demonstrate two different styles that could suit different people.”

Over recent months, ZBuilt has also made a very conscious effort to show its broader commitment to sustainability by reducing waste generated by its building work by focusing on the ‘reuse, reduce,

and recycle’ model.

“It has been a real challenge. We have made some small steps and have more to take. It is definitely something we will continue to do. We have introduced a bin system that is working well and also have worm farms to recycle our food waste.”

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New initiatives driving city growth Kelly Deeks Enterprise Dunedin’s active partnership with the public and private sector in delivering on the city’s Economic Development Strategy outcomes is showing signs of achieving its focus - a growing local economy and increasing quality of life.

Enterprise Dunedin Economic Development Programme manager, Fraser Liggett, says Dunedin’s Economic Development Strategy has been signed up to by not only Dunedin City Council, but also Ngai Tahu, the Otago Southland Employers Association, the Otago Chamber of Commerce, the University of Otago, and the Otago Polytechnic.

“As a group we focus on a number of key areas including business vitality, creating alliances and innovation, providing skills, and aiming to create a compelling destination for people to visit, study, work, and live.”

He says a range of indicators have suggested Dunedin is moving in the right direction.

“GDP per capita growth of 1.7 percent is ahead of the national average of 1.1%, visitor numbers are up to more than 900,000 guest nights in commercial accommodation per annum, and visitor spending has grown more than 8%.

“House price growth of 17% has also trended well against the New Zealand average of 12%, and residential building consents increased 34% last year, compared to 10% nationally. All of which we believe indicates a degree of investor confidence in the city, and attraction to the city.”

“We have a growing technology sector worth $300 million a year to our local economy. In conjunction with our university, polytechnic, and schools, we are being recognised as a good place to study, too, with an international student market that contributed $117 million to the economy in 2015/16.”

“We have a growing technology sector worth $300 million a year to our local economy. In conjunction with our university, polytechnic, and schools, we are being recognised as a good place to study, too, with an international student market that contributed $117 million to the economy in 2015/16.”

Plenty to smile about: Enterprise Dunedin Economic Development Programme manager, Fraser Liggett, says Dunedin is moving in the right direction.

Since winning its place as New Zealand’s first Gigatown in the Chorus competition, Dunedin has enjoyed the social and economic benefits of gigabit services, as well as attracting more specialist technology companies.

Now coming towards the end of the competition, Enterprise Dunedin is looking at life after the now rebranded GigCity initiative, and how it can encourage businesses and business start-ups within the city.

“In conjunction together with our Economic Development Strategy partners, we also offer business-to-business support.

“This ranges from red carpet support encouragement for certain investors and businesses within the city to help them navigate

council processes, to support with Callaghan and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise grants.

“The intention is to create a business friendly environment, and a business friendly culture.”

Creative, cultural, educational, and business opportunities have been and continue to be created through Dunedin’s long-standing sister city connection with Shanghai and other cities in China.

More recently, Dunedin has signed a new friendship city agreement with Qingyuan which will open up a range of opportunities for business and educational institutions in the city.

Economic development opportunities are also being opened through the Council’s Ara Toi Otepoti Arts and Culture Strategy.

Fraser says this work has seen an investment in Dunedin’s creative businesses and promotion of the city as a film location.

After a six-year absence from the South Island, New Zealand’s biggest annual businessto-business travel and trade event, TRENZ, is coming to Dunedin for the first time in 2018.

This presents an exciting opportunity to showcase the city to a range of providers, as well as create direct economic opportunities.

Enterprise Dunedin continues to promote tourism businesses and opportunities throughout the city and Fraser says there will be some good things happening around cruise ship tourism over the next 12 months.

Fraser adds that the Economic Development Strategy has a vision of establishing Dunedin as one of the “world’s great small cities” and delivering 10,000 extra jobs and an average $10,000 income for each person by 2023.

“While we don’t underestimate the challenge, we remain committed on delivering on both goals for the city.”

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OCC says Dunedin has come of age for business activities Some are liking the current Dunedin renaissance to the city’s founding days of great prosperity and growth sparked by the gold rush.

However, the Otago Chamber of Commerce says this time the city has a “more diversified platform” to ensure that “Dunedin is one of the world’s great small cities”.

Chamber chief executive, Dougal McGowan, says Dunedin continues to morph and change itself into “being renowned for more than just its excellence in secondary and tertiary education and its proud Scottish heritage”.

McGowan says the city is now also “linked to business excellence and innovation”.

He says there are many advantages to working and investing in the city.

“Winning GigCity is still paying dividends with a recent survey showing average speeds are four times higher than anywhere else in the country.

“This has seen a growth in online business, technology hubs and hi tech industries that require increased connectivity here and now throughout the world.”

“Businesses have access to some of the best and brightest young talent in the country.”

“The University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic graduate programmes also mean that local businesses have access to some of the best and brightest young talent in the country right on their doorstep.”

He says in terms of infrastructure, Port Otago is now one of New Zealand’s deepest harbours and able to accommodate bigger ships, “with this capacity creating a gateway for exporters to the world”.

Meanwhile, he says Dunedin and the Otago region are continuing to benefit from the investment in the covered multi-purpose Forsyth Barr Stadium, which hosts multiple sporting codes and events as well as concerts such as the three Ed Sheeran gigs planned for March 2018.

The South’s deep-water cargo gateway Enterprise Dunedin continues to promote tourism businesses and opportunities and Fraser Liggett says there will be some good things happening around cruise ship tourism over the next 12 months.

Kamahi keeps developing Dunedin electronic engineering company Kamahi Electronics has grown from strength to strength since its founding by Edwin Nieman.

The ‘silicon valley style’ company specialises in designing and producing complete electronic devices, solutions, schematics, printed circuit boards.

It currently employs 18 engineers passionate about the exciting and continually evolving industry they work in.

“We design and produce bespoke circuitry solutions that are applied across a wide range of end-uses, from the brains that operate common everyday whiteware products to sophisticated one-off projects.

We’re basically a bunch of consultants, a bunch of electronic architects,” Edwin explains.

So specialised and complex is the work the company undertakes that the team literally are from all parts of the world, from China to Chile to South Africa.

The electronics industry in New Zealand and, in fact world-wide is a highly connected community. Word gets out about where the talent is and Edwin says this is evidenced in the case of Kamahi Electronics by the fact that he has only ever advertised for staff twice.

He has an apt way of describing just how technically sophisticated circuit board componentry is these days.

“Every single chip you can look at is a complete city of electronic pathways and connections. There is a massive amount of functionality.”

Kamahi Electronics was approached by a company assisting ASB Bank to create the first cashless money box Worldwide. Initially ASB had tried to configure the design of

the electronic hardware themselves but struggled to create the necessary ease of functionality the ‘Little Yellow Clever Kash Elephant’, a moneybox for children demanded.

“We finished the project about a year ago.

It’s a user-friendly, cashless way for parents to give kids their pocket money. The money box comes in the shape of an elephant with a little screen on its tummy for the children to see. We had to make sure the process was not only simple for parents to use, having downloaded the app but also fun and interactive for the child. It’s a brilliant way for them to see their money grow.”

Edwin describes that project as a great example of electronics capability to produce any outcome sought by a business.

A massive 70% of projects Kamahi Electronics undertakes are for overseas clients but he says the centre of gravity is slowly moving to New Zealand.

“When you consider that the whole population of New Zealand would be considered just a minor town in China it is stunning to think that we have the capability in this company, based in New Zealand’s South Island to be right up there, developing leading-edge ground-breaking solutions for clients. That’s what keeps us passionate about what we do.”

Edwin says the strength of the company lies in delivering clients a fast, fixed price development of complex electronic products.

“Just like architects, who can build any house imagined, within the boundaries of the laws of physics, we can do the same.

“There’s always a solution, a pathway to design and build that will bring create the desired results, so it is a very challenging but equally satisfying industry to work in.”

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Harraways Marketing Manager Peter Cox says the company has been marking the occasion in a number of ways to recognise those that have played a key role in making the company a New Zealand institution.

This has included ‘It’s Harraways Shout!’ events over May in Auckland and a major staff, friends and suppliers event in Dunedin at the end of May. Harraways is the market leading oats supplier to New Zealand retail and commercial markets and the company specialises in both traditional oats and added value oat-based breakfast cereal products.

The company’s oat flakes are used in breakfast cereal, muesli and muesli bars, Peter says.

It also provides a wider range of specialty grain products including rye, barley and wheat flakes.

The Harraways story began in 1867, when a steam powered flour mill was erected on the company’s present site at Green Island near Dunedin.

The growth of the population in Dunedin fuelled by the gold rush of the early 1860’s helped the company to grow.

In 1893 stone grinding was replaced with an oat roller milling plant, which processed 1000 tonnes of oatmeal in its first year.

This heralded the commencement of breakfast cereal production for Harraways, however the production of flour remained important to the company during the 1900’s. In 1958, after the purchase and consolidation of a number of competitive flour and stock feed processing plants, Harraways became the largest mill in

“Milling is a true craft. There can be variations in the crop depending on where it is grown and differing seasonal conditions.”

Otago and Southland and it is now New Zealand’s only oat mill.

Peter says that to meet growing demand over recent years Harraways has increased its production capacity with the addition of new plant and the modernisation of the mill.

He says the company values the expertise of its employees as milling is a process which requires specialised skill and knowledge.

“Milling is a true craft. There can be variations in the crop depending on where it is grown and differing seasonal conditions.

“Skilled millers know how to work with these factors and still produce a consistent, top quality product,” he says.

Oats pass through vibrating screens to extract any foreign material and are then sized by width and length into various grades.

Separation of the outer hull from the inner oat groat takes place and the oat groats are then roasted.

Following kilning the oats are rolled then some are cut to make finer porridge like Harraways Scotch Oats. The finer the milling, the creamier the porridge. Wholegrain oats remain uncut.

Just before being rolled the cut groat is steam cooked at temperatures of around 60 degrees Celsius to increase the moisture content and the elasticity of the cut groat so flakes can be produced.

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Looking ahead, Peter says that the company sees potential for oats in broader health food segments as well as developing oat based products, extending the company’s range beyond the breakfast table.

Of course continued innovation within the breakfast space will be a given for the company and as seen within the 150th Celebrations, Harraways has developed new Birthday release oat singles packs.

These include both a selection of tasty new berry flavour combinations that are rich in antioxidants, as well as there being a new chia, coconut and cranberry offer that caters to new trends.

“Oats are classified as Green E1, which means that once eaten, the carbohydrates are converted

into glucose in the body in a slow, steady manner.

“This provides a long lasting energy release.

Oats are also low in fat, sugar and salt so we see great potential in functional health ranges,” he says.

Harraways is currently exporting to Asia and is looking to grow in all markets both domestically and internationally.

Harraways’ CEO, Stuart Hammer says that 150 years is a long time to be in business, which means that the company has built quite a following and a great deal of trust in the brand.

“We are proud to be a locally owned and operated breakfast cereal company that process New Zealand grown oats and we will continue to be committed to our many valued customers and our local farmers.”

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The Marisfrolg Headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The project is a series of interconnecting curvilinear structures comprising an atrium entrance linking to design studios, a fashion catwalk, a boutique hotel, restaurants, clubs, a spa centre, and flagship stores, all under an over-arching solarium.

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Perfect base for inspiring design Kelly Deeks With all the resources they need at their fingertips and without the big city issues, the team at Architecture van Brandenburg has found the perfect home to operate from, choosing to set up in Dunedin 10 years ago.

The pivotal project which saw Damien van Brandenburg abandon Auckland for Dunedin was Marisfrolg Headquarters in Shenzhen, China.

Now under construction, the 120,000sqm project is a series of interconnecting curvilinear structures comprising an atrium entrance linking to design studios, a fashion catwalk, a boutique hotel, restaurants, clubs, a spa centre, and flagship stores, all under an over-arching solarium.

‘We needed to set up and tool up for this project somewhere where we had all the facilities of a big city and all within access of a village,” Damien says.

“Dunedin is a 10-minute town. You can get anywhere you need, everything you need and enjoy the various aspects of the region - from a native forest to the sea to the rural countryside to the charm of the town centre - all within 10 minutes.

“We find it to be an inspiring region as well as allowing us to focus on our passion.”

The way Architecture van Brandenburg works is unique – the company designs through building rather than drawing.

“We make scale prototypes and use them to communicate with our clients and our contractors,” Damien says.

“From models they can understand how the

full assembly is put together. All the building information can be resolved on a smaller scale to reduce any issues arising when the building is 50 or 100 times larger.”

Architecture van Brandenburg treats buildings as 3D entities right from the start.

“It has been a case for our team of relearning and unlearning traditional methods. We have a fantastic group of staff who are very open minded, and we’ve found this method spurs on a huge amount of creativity.”

For the Marisfrolg Headquarters project, things needed to be communicated to the clients in China who didn’t speak English. “Having a 3D form is a communication tool for our clients and our subcontractors, and after that, they take on another life as a form that can be exhibited.”

Which is where Architecture van Brandenburg’s

close proximity to Port Otago is invaluable.

Architecture van Brandenburg has used its 3D models in exhibitions in Venice in 2014, and San Francisco in 2015.

The most recent exhibition has been held at Architecture van Brandenburg’s Lake Hayes studio, showcasing its CREST hotel project sited in Queenstown.

CREST is Architecture van Brandenburg’s response to the demand for accommodation in Queenstown.

The company owns the site off Frankton Road which descends down to Lake Wakatipu, and has designed a hotel taking inspiration from the lake, with cascading balconies like a series of waves rippling down the facade.

The 100 units are specifically oriented to capture the views on to the Remarkables Mountain Range

and vistas down the lake to the mountains beyond.

Damien say that CREST is a product of the same Architecture van Brandenburg research and development being used on the Marisfrolg Headquarters, using curvilinear forms and local, natural materials to develop an iconic building in New Zealand.

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Since 1983 it has also been open to the public, when not in use by hospital patients, as a therapeutic and recreational swimming pool. It has enabled many people to exercise and enhance their health and well-being in an environment that otherwise would be inaccessible.

There are approximately 25,000 hospital admissions and 40,000 public session admissions each year.

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The Physio Pool was designed by local architects Mason & Wales and was awarded a category 2 Historic Places Trust classification in 1998 for its method of construction (in situ concrete portal trusses) and its therapeutic benefits to the community.

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The Physio Pool has a number of key features. The water temperature is around 35 degrees which encourages relaxation of tense muscles and relief from stiffness and pain. The buoyancy of water helps to support body

The trust is accountable to organisations such as Sport

weight and enables early rehabilitation activities that may not be possible on land. It has a graduated depth which enables the treatment of a range of disabilities and post-surgical medical conditions by increasing and decreasing the amount of weight bearing from waist to shoulder height. There is easy access from the changing rooms and a hoist for those people who require it to enter and exit the pool with dignity. The atmosphere is quiet, calm, and non-threatening. There is a lifeguard on duty at all times.

People who use the Physio Pool for hydrotherapy include

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The pool attracts many other uses for a variety of reasons.

It is used as a recreational swimming pool by lane swimmers and aqua joggers. Professional and amateur sportsmen and sportswomen use it for rehabilitation and infants, children, and adults, and aqua aerobics classes. A number of different groups book the pool exclusively for recreational swimming, sports training, team building, or to cover cultural or religious sensitivity.

The public and booked sessions of the Physio Pool are funded on a user pays basis to provide revenue to the lifeguards and cleans and provisions the facilities. The Trust also pays the Southern District Health Board the cost of servicing and maintaining pool infrastructure and heating.

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FOCUS ON DUNEDIN » Blasting & Coating Services

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Company forges a proud record Karen Phelps Proudly locally owned and operated, Dunedin company Blasting & Coating Services offers many years of experience plus some specialist equipment to the region.

Company owner Marty Crawford says continually investing in new equipment is a focus for the business.

This not only ensure clients are offered the latest technology but also enhances the company’s reputation for completing a high quality job, “on time and on budget”.

The company offers a 13m x 5.5m blasting booth and a 700 square metre workshop.

Marty has been in the paint industry since the mid 1980s, working for various companies before purchasing an existing blasting company around ten years ago which is now Blasting & Coating Services.

He employs a team of around eight full-time staff, while wife Dallys takes care of the office and administration side of the business.

Servicing throughout Dunedin and Otago, Blasting & Coating Services specialises in all industrial and residential requirements.

Services include garnet, grit blasting, water, automotive panel and mobile blasting.

The company also offers an arc spraying service.

Marty says with no hot dip galvanising company in Dunedin this can mean that people no longer have to send their materials to Christchurch to be coated as, for larger items, especially those destined for a corrosive causing environment, arc spraying can bring benefits.

“There is no distortion with arc spraying and it offers a long life expectancy. We can coat steel with zinc, zinc alum or alum mix.

“We can offer quick turnaround and there are no limits on the size of the item we can coat.

“We can even coat on site if the item can’t be brought into our workshop,” explains Marty.

In fact all of the company’s abrasive and water blasting services can be mobile if required.

Blasting & Coating Services will arrive to site with a fully equipped service van.

Blasting & Coating Services is also an authorised applicator of industrial, marine and intumescent fire proof paints, offering complete protection and peace of mind.

Blasting & Coating Services offers many years of experience plus some specialist equipment to the Otago region.

Clients include engineering companies of all sizes as well as from a range of different industries including roading contractors and marine.

Maryy says that the company can complete work nationwide.

“For example, a large project completed in Christchurch last year was blasting and coating the steel for a Ravensdown blending plant.”

Blasting & Coating Services is currently undertaking a similar Ravensdown project in New Plymouth, with 12-14 40-foot truckloads of steel being transported up for the job.

Blasting & Coating Services has also worked

“We can offer quick turnaround and there are no limits on the size of the item we can coat. We can even coat on site if the item can’t be brought into our workshop.” internationally. The company completed blasting and coating of steel for skyscraper cranes for a casino in Sydney.

But Marty remains a proud local and has lived in the region for some 20 years: “We have become the trusted name for all

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“Catering to a range of clients, we will keep investing in technology as we are dedicated to the highest standards of quality and service, no matter the size of the project.”

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FOCUS ON DUNEDIN » Cobb & Co Dunedin

July | August Business South

Iconic Dunedin brand returns to city Kelly Deeks A group of retrospective entrepreneurs are responsible for the relaunch of New Zealand iconic restuarant brand Cobb and Co in Dunedin, with the company making big plans to bring back “family fun, traffic lights, and taties” to other regions throughout the country.

Cobb and Co originally started in Dunedin in 1861, in what is now the old Provincial Hotel building.

It started as a transport company when the gold was discovered at Gabriel’s Gully in Otago.

“People said ‘you’ll never get from Dunedin to Gabriel’s Gully in a day’ but Cobb did it,” says Ange Copson, one half of the three couples who own the new Cobb and Co Dunedin franchise.

“After that, everyone who owned a stagecoach renamed themselves to Cobb and Co. It’s a really nice link back to our heritage in Dunedin.”

Cobb and Co finished its Dunedin operations about 12 years ago, and people thought they’d seen the last of New Zealand’s original restaurant and saloon.

However seven Cobb and Co branches in the North Island continued trading, and this relaunch in Dunedin will make it eight, with more set to follow in other regions in the coming years.

“There is a place for Cobb and Co in every town and city,” Ange says.

She says the announcement of Cobb and Co’s relaunch and return to Dunedin on Facebook garnered 1300 hits in the first two hours.

“For many Kiwis, especially those in their 30s and 40s, we grew up with Cobb and Co,” she says.

“We want to bring people back to a time where they share a good meal and a good laugh around the dining table, while making it easy for families to dine out.

“It’s what people fondly remember with some extras added, we’ve even got a vodka-based traffic light! That’s a nod to those of us who grew up with them.”

Cobb and Co Dunedin is linking back to its history with its new venue, the undeniably grandiose, Edwardian Baroque styled Dunedin Railway Station.

“Right through the whole Exchange area is the right fit for us,” Ange says.

Cobb and Co Dunedin is linking back to its history with its new venue, the undeniably grandiose, Edwardian Baroque styled Dunedin Railway Station.

“We are working on developing our site and alongside Heritage New Zealand we’ve developed an extended decking area in front of what we call the Long Room.

“Lawrie Forbes from Zeal Steel has provided some repurposed steel from the original 1800s railway bridge for our deck.”

The restaurant will also feature an amazing children’s area to take the hassle out of dining out

for young families.

Cobb and Co Dunedin is now looking for its team, with more than 40 staff coming on board, both full and part time.

“We’ll run quite a lot of part time shifts which will give flexibility for parents with young kids and students,” she says.

“It’s going to be an amazing place to work. The Cobb group is very much a family, supportive and

respectful. And our restaurant is going to have incredibly modern systems, both back and front of house.”

She says these systems will help towards Cobb and Co’s goal of consistency throughout all existing and new sites.

“Whether you dine with us here in Dunedin, or in Rotorua or Taupo, you’re going to have the same great experience.”

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FOCUS ON DUNEDIN » Otago Polytechnic

The main structure of the new student accommodation facility comprises cross-laminated timber (CLT), aimed at reducing its carbon footprint.

Student village breaks new ground Russell Fredric Otago Polytechnic’s $21 million student accommodation village presently being constructed by Naylor Love features some exciting firsts.

The first residence fully-owned by Otago Polytechnic is aimed at enabling the provision of a viable number of beds for its international and New Zealand students, chief operating officer Philip Cullen says.

Year-on-year growth for students requiring accommodation, backed by demographic

research showing 550 students were looking for hall of residence accommodation, were key drivers in committing to the project, he says.

“We started talking seriously about the project four years ago and there were several iterations before it became a reality.”

Mason and Wales Architects of Dunedin created a preliminary design before producing a final plan, with Logic Group providing project management and Naylor Love winning the construction tender. Consulting engineers Kirk Roberts are providing crucial expertise as the project director of construction on Otago Polytechnic’s student accommodation village.

With sustainability at the top of Otago Polytechnic’s list, the 231-bed, four and five level facility will incorporate some unique features.

Only Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) timber - certified timber that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests – is being used in its construction.

The main structure comprises cross-laminated timber (CLT), aimed at reducing its carbon footprint.

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The 231 beds will be configured into single dormitory rooms, studios and four-bedroom apartments.

Philip says the siting on Union Street site is absolutely perfect.

“It’s right on campus, has a lovely outlook and is adjacent to our functioning restaurant, Technique, where the dormitory students will eat.

We couldn’t have found a better location.”

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BRINGING EXPERTISE IN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION Consulting engineers Kirk Roberts are providing crucial expertise as the project director of construction on Otago Polytechnic's student accommodation village.

Managing director and senior structural engineer Jade Kirk says it is “absolutely exciting” to be involved in the innovative development which comprises a four and five level cross- laminated timber structure.

“It's a great project. [They] always end up being quite a labour of love.

“As a company you've got to be willing to invest in the technologies to be able to produce these [timber] buildings and out of those technologies we have the IP (intellectual property) to put into other buildings.

For example we are looking at even taller buildings in Auckland at the moment.”

Kirk Roberts has offices in Christchurch, Tauranga and Auckland and employs about 100 staff.

The company’s client work covers from modern retail complexes to major capital works and projects in the commercial property, agricultural, industrial warehousing and educational sectors.

Timber materials incorporated into these builds include the use of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and Glulam structural beams and cross-laminated timber (CLT) for large span and post-tensioned structures.

“We built the first multi-story commercial building in New Zealand, made out of the LVL post- tensioned timber structure.”

The construction of this earthquake resilient building, Young Hunter House, a three-story 1900m² office building in central Christchurch, was preceeded by 10 years research by the University of Canterbury Following completion of Young Hunter House, Kirk Roberts has received international attention and was a finalist in the 2014 Engineering Excellence Award.

Jade Kirk says Otago Polytechnic likewise wanted to lead the field in creating a “green” building in timber.

A key strength for Kirk Roberts is its ability to integrate engineering with the creative design process and brain-storm the best and most cost-efficient outcome possible, which is paramount to the success of the Otago Polytechnic project.

“There was a lot of work in trying to modulise it and prefabricate all the elements of the building and to do it competitively; price-wise it had to compete with conventional construction technology.”

“We were approached by the project managers Logic Group in regards to our expertise around building information management and our expertise with large-scale timber buildings.”

Achieving this was extremely challenging as its design did not relate to conventional building codes. A different method of earthquake resilience, displacement-based design was

used, instead of force-based design which is specified in the building code. “It will give much higher resilience in an earthquake than a conventional structure.”

Kirk Roberts is not focused purely on timber construction, but on producing high-quality, economic buildings using a variety of materials.

“We value all materials. Our push in the timber industry is to be able to design and to enable timber to compete at an economic level with other products and materials so that it is a product of choice, so that as a company we can choose between concrete, steel and timber.”

“We are starting to be able to make timber economically compete with other building materials through our intellectual property, research and development.”

The company annually spends more than $500,000 on research and development.

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New Polytech student village at cutting edge • from page 52 The residence also borders Logan Park where there are several full-sized sports fields, tennis courts and the Caledonian Athletics Sports ground.

Unipol Recreation Services is about 250 metres away, where Otago Polytechnic students enjoy free access to weights gyms, basketball and netball courts, badminton, table tennis, pool tables and snooker tables.

“Interest is high among prospective students with social media and high school visits garnering a lot of engagement and comment,” Philip says.

“This is an exciting project for Otago Polytechnic to spearhead.”

When completed, the building will be the tallest, and by volume, the largest CLT building in New Zealand.

It will occupy a footprint of 1700 square metres over two wings.

Logic Group Project Manager, Sam Cadden says the building’s construction has generated considerable attention within the industry.

“We’ve had an amazing number of site visits from all sorts of organisations and trades that we never envisaged, from structural engineers to the District Health Board property services team,” says Sam. “We’ve exceeded the thermal building standards exponentially and everyone wants to see what we’re doing,” he says.

Naylor Love project manager Cameron Orr says the special design and construction elements of the project have made the build challenging in some areas, but extremely enjoyable for staff to work on.

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Cameron praised Otago Polytechnic’s no compromise vision for the project.

“Everyone’s interested in how impressive and innovative it is.

“It also gets a lot of comments from visitors about having a feel good factor with so much timber on show. ” Construction started on October 17 last year and is expected to be completed by February 5 2018.

“We’ve exceeded the thermal building standards exponentially and everyone wants to see what we’re doing.”

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Packaging experts ahead of the game Kelly Deeks Dunedin injection-moulded container manufacturing company Packit Packaging has the advantage of its location on its side, with cost-effective northward freight allowing the company to compete on price with its Aucklandbased counterparts.

“That’s a massive advantage for us,” says Packit Packaging technical manager Chris McBride.

“Generally, freight going north is extremely cheap for us.

“Units come down from up north full of goods for everyone in the south, and because there’s not as much manufacturing in the south, there is a lot of unit space going north, which is where a lot of our business is.

Some recently purchased new high speed injection moulding machinery will offer Packit Packaging some new efficiencies, at nearly 80% more energy efficient, faster speed, and more control.

As with any production facility running 24 hours a day, five days a week, the reliability of Packit Packaging’s machinery is a crucial factor in its successful operation.

Packit Packaging was star ted in the early 2000s by Dunedin engineers Tony Mann and David Tofield, with only a couple of injection moulding machines.

Packit Packaging’s early growth was spurred when its packaging was selected by a Dunedin company to provide Air New Zealand passengers with locally made ice-cream.

“That contract really thrust the company forward in the market, to today when we have 25 staff running 16 injection moulding machines 24 hours a day, five days a week, supplying packaging to both the domestic and international market,” says Chris.

“We have some key suppliers we deal with who have really helped us move forward,

“We have some key suppliers we deal with who have really helped us move forward, along with a fast growing customer base....” along with a fast growing customer base which includes large long standing clients who we share a good business relationship with.”

As well as those large clients, Packit Packaging likes to look after the small companies too.

“We value good relationships just as much as we value high standards of packaging,” Chris says.

“We take the time to completely understand the product, market, budget, and other aspects of all of our clients’ business plans.

“With our experience in all of the aspects of production and design, once we have successfully established the needs of our client, we can start to come up with the best packaging solution.”

Chris says design creates premium value in the marketing of products, with the perception of value strongly tied to a product’s packaging.

“We design and build custom containers for our clients in order to establish and build their brand value,” he says.

Packit Packaging is built on a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering, and the core of the company’s senior staff come from a variety of backgrounds in engineering and tooling.

Packit Packaging’s small and dedicated team of leaders reduces the time cost experienced by larger and more bureaucratic organisations, as well as offering the ability to quickly adapt to each customer’s requirements with minimal delay.

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Strong demand for Stonewood look Karen Phelps The market for new home builds is strong in Dunedin and, with more land being freed up for development, Stonewood Homes Dunedin is busy offering house-and-land packages to customers which are selling as quickly as they come onto the market, says franchise owner Graeme Sneddon.

The franchise presently has eleven builds underway in Dunedin and another eleven in Alexandra, where it also has an office to meet demand in that area.

Graeme says that several years ago land sat on the market for years in Alexandra but now is swooped up quickly as demand builds in the area, something he puts down to the rising prices in surrounding areas.

Graeme, a qualified builder and Licensed Building Practitioner, has run his own building company for over 30 years.

It was around 10 years ago that he and wife Judith decided to take on a franchise seeing that was the way the local building market was heading.

They started Stonewood Homes Dunedin from scratch, quickly establishing a presence for the brand in the region. They now build from Balclutha to Oamaru and Clyde.

Graeme puts the success of the franchise down to the great range of plans Stonewood Homes offers, which he considers stand out in the market.

“The Stonewood Homes plans have flair and a point of difference. For example we put horizontal bands through the windows. We might use a clever mix of claddings.

“All of these things add to the design wow factor and make a Stonewood Home stand out from the rest,” he says.

Stonewood Homes is a national company, which has been in operation for over 25 years and is now one of the largest new homebuilders in the country.

The national company has now built over 6000 new homes with a large percentage built for repeat customers.

Graeme says it gives clients “real peace of mind” knowing this kind of experience is behind

Stonewood Homes offers a range of versatile award winning house plans as well as a full design and build option. their build coupled with the benefits of volume buying power.

Stonewood Homes Dunedin has also won awards in the past for its homes, another key point indicating the high levels of quality for which the company continually strives, says Graeme.

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Graeme says that because each plan can be altered to suit the clients’ specific needs and site “no two homes are exactly the same”.

He says another point of difference is that Stonewood Homes standard home designs come with an inverted heat pump, R2.6 insulated exterior walls, R5.0 insulated ceilings and double glazing.

Stonewood Homes are built using renewable resources and non-toxic building materials.

Communication during the build is another focus. Stonewood Homes has good systems in place to keep customers informed of the progress of their build such as Stonewoodconnect.

“Customers receive a unique password and log in to the online system so they can view regular updates of their build along with weekly photos,” explains Graeme.

“They can even leave messages for their supervisor on Stonewoodconnect if they wish.

When the build is finished they have a full online record of consents, code of compliance and other important details available whenever they need it.”

Stonewood Homes Dunedin recently opened a new show home in Mosgiel which amply demonstrates the high quality and design excellence a Stonewood Home represents, says Graeme.

Located at 15 Ben Lomond Drive the 235 square metre show home includes three bedrooms, bathroom, ensuite, separate toilet, outdoor covered area and double garage.

The home has been clad in a clever mix of white Hardies Stria cladding and cedar ply and baton.

Roof skylights form another design point of difference in this contemporary designed home.

Stonewood Homes Dunedin is offering six house and land packages in the street and three have already sold.

“As fast as we are securing land it’s selling,” says Graeme.

“This is the most buoyant the market has been in a decade.

“People are realising that for only a little more they can build a brand new fully insulated home as opposed to buying an older home.

“We plan to keep meeting the demand for high quality new homes in the region.”

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BUILDING - SOUTHLAND » C Brown Builders

Track record reflects build quality Russell Fredric The genuine pride Invercargill firm C Brown Builders takes in its workmanship is evident in its completed projects including new houses for which it is a multiple award winner.

The company employs eight staff and is owned by husband and wife team, Craig and Jo Brown.

Craig Brown’s commitment to building quality and the wider construction industry is endorsed by his previous service as a vice president of the Southland Master Builders Association and by the company recently scooping four regional Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.

Achieving excellence in building requires having staff who are also committed to the same values and who are prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve a top result within agreed time frames, Craig says.

In the case of some commercial work, this can mean working to tight deadlines outside of normal hours and in weekends to minimise disruption.

“We did a commercial job in Invercargill last year, a shop fit-out and we did seven weeks’ work in four weeks to get the job done.”

The variety of work the company undertakes ranges from jobbing, to kitchen and bathroom renovations and new builds.

C Brown Builders’ qualified craftsmen are accomplished at working with both new and old materials when undertaking renovations.

“The key to successful renovation often lies in its sympathy to the age and style of the original home.”

“I wanted to do something that other people hadn’t done before.”

Award winning Invercargill builder C Brown Builders now operates from a dedicated office and showroom in Liddell St.

“In our back catalogue you’ll find modern bathrooms and kitchens in 1920s brick and rough-cast bungalows and turn-of-the-century wooden villas that look like they’ve always been there.”

C Brown Builders have gained a have a wealth of experience undertaking Ministry of Education contracts in conjunction with private asset management, property and project management company School Support Ltd.

“We understand the importance of working within a school community, from refits, new classrooms, maintenance and upgrades.”

This work has been invaluable at times in maintaining a steady work flow as the Southland residential building market is relatively quiet.

Earlier this year the company moved its operations from the Brown’s home to a dedicated office and showroom in 54 Liddell St, a move which has helped the couple separate

work from their home life.

The company’s most recent House of the Year accolade was the 2015 Master Builders southern region Builder’s Own Home award for the Browns’ new house.

Described by judges as “edgy”, the monopitched roof house is clad in black-stained negative-detail cedar and stacked block with charcoal mortar.

Built with eco-features in mind, its interior features polished concrete which stores heat created by solar gain during the day and releases it at night, while an ultra efficient diesel boiler provides under-floor and radiator heating.

Three of the four bedrooms open to alfresco spaces.

Once visitors have admired the exterior, they are greeted by a large front entrance door which is 1.80 metres wide and 2.4 metres high.

“I wanted to do something that other people hadn’t done before.”

Quality of workmanship was a key factor in achieving the award as well as for a previous build which won the 2013 regional House of the Year Gold New Build $250-350,000 category, Craig Brown says.

Another key has been using the same subcontractors since the company was established 13 years ago.

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BUILDING - OTAGO » Roger Gilchrist Building Services

July | August Business South

Village project challenge for firm Karen Phelps Oamaru-based Roger Gilchrist Building Services is undertaking its largest project yet – a retirement village complex for Observatory Village Lifecare.

Located on Stoke Street, the substantial project comprises 12 self-contained apartments, two care wings offering forty-one bedrooms, communal facilities, such as a gymnasium, games room, offices, kitchen, laundry and reception areas.

The village is unique in that the locals indirectly own it and can also reside in the village. The Waitaki District Health Services Trust established the Observatory Village Charitable Trust to own and operate the Observatory Village to provide support for aged care, health and disability services and related charitable purposes.

The Waitaki District Health Services Trust has provided initial equity for the development and eventually the Observatory Village will repay the equity and then all operational profit will be paid to the Waitaki District Health Services Trust to be used for the health and wellbeing of the Waitaki community.

Roger Gilchrist Building Services started work on the site in December 2015 and expects to complete the project by July this year.

The company has taken the project from a greenfield site through to completion of the 3700 square metres of building. Roger Gilchrist Building Services quantity surveyor, Luke Gilchrist, says that the project has progressed smoothly and, with up to 70 workers on site at peak, demonstrates the company’s capability to undertake large complex projects.

Roger Gilchrist Building Services is also concurrently working on stage one of 18 two and three bedroom villas on the site. Stage one is expected to be completed by November and will help to meet demand in Oamaru for this type of offering, says Luke.

Roger Gilchrist Building Services was started 20 years ago by Roger and his wife Bronwyn. Roger has been in the building industry for over 30 years and is a Registered Master Builder and Licensed Building Practitioner (Carpentry and Site 2). The company employs a well-established team of highly competent foremen, carpenters and apprentices.

“Having close management from the owners of the company really makes the difference,” says

Roger Gilchrist Building Services has been a gold, silver and category award winner at the Master Builder House of the Year competition.

Luke, who is Roger and Bronwyn’s son and joined the company around two years ago.

“Day to day management is undertaken by the family. Roger keeps a close eye on each project and is still on the tools. Bronwyn takes charge of the office and administration part of the business and I take care of contract administration and construction management. “ This gives good control over quality and timing of projects and results in a more personal building experience for our clients.”

Although the company completes light commercial projects and alterations, architecturally designed new homes are the mainstay of business.

As members of Registered Master Builders, Roger Gilchrist Building Services has been gold, silver and category award winners in the Master Builder House of the Year competition indicating the high quality the company achieves.

Roger Gilchrist Building Services is presently working on a number of new home builds in Oamaru and has just completed a project in

Cromwell. It has also recently built a workshop for Firman Joinery in North Oamaru Business Park.

Luke says the market is presently busy and the company’s 19 staff are working hard to fulfil customer expectations and requirements.

Roger Gilchrist Building Services predominantly works in the North Otago region but can go further afield depending on the project.

“We aim to maintain the momentum we have,” says Luke “and to keep delivering quality projects to the region.”

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BUILDING - OTAGO » Amalgamated Builders Ltd Dunedin

July | August Business South

ABL delivers on new supermarket Russell Fredric Amalgamated Builders Ltd Dunedin met the challenge of completing the construction of Countdown’s new $20 million Mosgiel supermarket development in just nine months.

After winning the contract in a tender process to build and project manage construction, ground work for foundations started in earnest May last year.

ABL Ltd Dunedin project manager Chris Dowall says completion of the supermarket was originally planned for Christmas, but a delay in getting the goahead meant this was put back to January.

Also, after construction started it was discovered a major redesign of the storm-water system to the street mains was required.

“We still managed to get that redesign incorporated into the project without any delay to the end date,” Chris Dowall says.

This was achieved despite ground work and foundation work starting at the beginning of winter.

“Fulton Hogan did a very good job of the site works and ground work, so they were very

instrumental to the whole project coming together at the start.

“They are very well equipped.”

Fortunately, construction of the building was able to be accelerated through the use of prefabrication of some construction elements, such as steel portals.

“There was a lot of planning around early ordering of structural steel and pre-cast panels, and coordinating the work in such a way that it could be done without any delays.”

Project management software, commonly used by construction firms, provided a clear picture of progress and where each sub-contractor fitted into the sequencing of construction.

This meant they could be advised in advance when they would be required on-site.

“You can report against that and see whether you are running behind or are on track.”

Apart from planning, the good-will and cooperation of subcontractors was also a key in achieving a good result.

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“There was a lot of planning around early ordering of structural steel and pre-cast panels, and coordinating the work in such a way that it could be done without any delays.” racking, stocking and installation of plant and equipment.

Chris Dowall says part of his job satisfaction comes from meeting a project’s objectives, and most of all, ensuring the client and consultants are happy throughout.

The new supermarket is a replacement for Countdown’s former Factory Rd store and created about 26 new jobs.

It features wider aisles, a more expansive fresh produce department and a full production bakery.

While residential construction in Dunedin has been extremely busy for several years, Chris says that the Countdown project was welcomed by ABL as commercial construction has been relatively quiet.

Since it was established 45 years ago, Amalgamated Builders Ltd has completed many

significant high-profile projects throughout the South Island.

The company can provide the full range of construction services required to deliver highquality residential and commercial projects.

As well as construction, services include preconstruction planning and feasibility estimates, early input of extensive builder expertise and solutions to concept/feasibility design.

Further assurance is provided to clients through robust risk analysis to identify the level of cost certainty of a project and any remaining residual risk.

Processes such as these result in the creation of a realistic construction programme, milestone dates and agreed completion date.

Countdown Mosgiel was officially opened by Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull on February 28.

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BUILDING - CENTRAL OTAGO » Turnkey Homes

July | August Business South

New showhome a real stunner Karen Phelps A new showhome recently opened by Wanaka based building company Turnkey Homes aptly demonstrates the high quality builds the company has become renown for in the region, says company managing director Phil Smith.

The 280sqm home sits on a site with mountain views. Careful choice of materials, colour palette and attention to detail in both design and build has resulted in a showhome that blends in seamlessly with the stunning landscape.

Large full length windows framed by the cathedral style ceiling in the living area of the home allow people to drink in the views and flood the home with light.

The home offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two of these bedrooms and bathrooms are located in a loft style area above the garage – perfect for guests or extended family.

Soft brown vertical cedar boards complimented by a schist chimney with bagged finish complete the look of this designer showhome, which is located in a subdivision called Grandview.

Turnkey Homes offered six house and land packages in Grandview, which have now all sold.

It’s something a bit different for the company, which typically builds on customers’ own sites.

Phil, who came from a family that worked in the construction industry, started Turnkey Homes in 2010.

The company now employs seven office staff and eight building teams consisting of over 35 builders, to keep up with demand as the building boom gains momentum in Wanaka.

The company’s high quality work is evidenced in the large number of Master Builder Awards the company has won at the annual House of the Year competition where it has taken out gold category accolades every year since the company began.

Phil says a key aspect of any successful build for the company is establishing high levels

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of trust and getting alongside client to find out exactly what they want then keeping in good communication every step of the way.

“We don’t have standard plans – every home is unique to the client and site. A high level of understanding between us, the client and the architect is critical,” says Phil.

“We pride ourselves on working as a team with our clients – from concept to completion.

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“As a lot of our clients are based overseas they trust us to get the job done and communicate effectively with them throughout their build.”

As the name suggests, Turnkey Homes provides a complete building solution. Largely working on high end houses high levels of attention to detail are important to meet client expectations.

Turnkey Homes’ clients expect the best and Turnkey Homes is only too pleased to deliver.

Phil credits his highly skilled team with

ensuring that the company continues to not only meet but to exceed client expectations.

Wanaka continues to grow and demand for sections and new homes are high.

On the up side this means business is busy for builders but the downside is that locals like Phil are living in a town that is a lot busier than it was a few years ago.

Phil says the company’s turnover has doubled but he’s keen to keep further growth to a minimum, preferring to focus his attention on quality workmanship and continuing to deliver the high quality end results the company’s reputation has been built on.

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BUILDING - CENTRAL OTAGO » Safari Construction

July | August Business South

The Wyndham Garden development in Queenstown is a hotel and residential apartment project by Safari Group due for completion in May 2018.

Niche development for Queenstown Kelly Deeks With its background in some of New Zealand’s most prized construction and development projects, Safari Group has now found itself a niche in the market with developments which combine fully managed and serviced hotel suites with residential apartment accommodation.

Safari Construction is now working on its second such venture in Queenstown, Wyndham Garden, and has already completed another one at Albany in Auckland.

Safari Group quantity surveyor David Kirkwood says this model allows the company to fulfil accommodation shortfalls in both New Zealand’s tourism industry, and in regions affected by residential accommodation shortages.

“Queenstown is booming at the moment.

There is a shortage of hotel rooms and residential properties, and property prices there are just as high or higher than Auckland,” he says.

“So we’re building Wyndham Garden Queenstown, with 55 residential apartments, 75

serviced hotel rooms, five prime retail and office units, a café, and a gym.”

He says the hotel part of Safari Construction’s development work is tried and tested, and there is certainly a market in Queenstown and in Auckland for residential apartments which are nice and new, lock up and leave type accommodation.

Wyndham Garden hotel suites and residential apartments are three and a half/four stars, and the apartments have been incredibly well received by buyers, and are now all sold.

“I don’t think anyone else is doing what we’re doing,” David says.

“We’ve found ourselves a niche in the market and it’s working out well.”

He says Safari Group has a couple more similar projects lined up for Auckland, and is looking for other sites around New Zealand, in particular Queenstown and Auckland, but also Wellington and Tauranga.

As quantity surveyor for the Wyndham Garden project, David says there are always challenges in doing the budget, but Safari Group is in an enviable position with its relationships with a few key

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“We work closely with them to help manage the budgets,” he says. “They know whereabouts we can make savings and keep costs in line. We’ve done a few of these now, and we’ve managed to streamline the process which helps us to keep on top of the budget.”

Safari Group is a small, privately owned, family business which works as both the developer and the construction team on any given project.

Founded in 1996 by registerd and licensed builders Robert Neil and Stephen Taylor, Safari Group welcomed the first family son, Damien Taylor, into the business in 2012.

Since 2003, Safari Group’s construction focus and expertise has been integrated into the development of the company’s own development projects.

Safari Group is a small team, yet has a professional team of project and development managers working closely with a financial controller who can adapt to changing times and achieve the best results.

“Our small but proficient team provides expertise in not only finding exciting projects, but in making sure they convert effectively from the initial conception stage right through development to completion, whereby providing acceptable returns to our clients,” David says.

Safari Group has a vast knowledge base in project, site, and people management across a diverse range of commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

Safari Group is dedicated to its clients, maintaining a hands on role and working closely with all the professional consultants and subcontractors, staying true to its motto of producing value through quality and efficiency.

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The Wyndham Garden development at Remarkables Park includes 55 residential apartments, 75 serviced hotel rooms, five prime retail and office units, a café, and a gym.

Alexander Electric Napier’s Alexander Electric is now completing its largest project to date with the provision of electrical, mechanical, and data services to 75 hotel rooms, 55 residential apartments, and six retail tenancies across two buildings for Safari Group’s latest property development, Wyndham Garden Queenstown.

Wyndham Garden Queenstown is Alexander Electric’s third Safari Group project, having worked on its Quest Hotel in Taupo and Ramada Hotel in Auckland over the past two years.

“The experience gained on our past two hotel and apartment projects has made us a bit more efficient in our delivery of electrical, mechanical, and data systems in one package, and that’s why Safari Group has been sticking with us,” says Alexander Electric managing director Mark Alexander. “Our last Safari Group project at Albany in Auckland was for 66 hotel rooms and 24 residential apartments, so Wyndham Garden Queenstown is a real step up for us in scale, as it is for Safari Group.”

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Alexander Electric takes care of all electrical requirements from rewires to security system, data system, and audio visual installation, and general electrical issues. The company undertakes repairs, maintenance, and servicing, shop fit outs, home automation, appliance testing, and more.

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BUILDING - CENTRAL OTAGO » A Campbell Builders

July | August Business South

Award-winning firm has plenty on the go Kelly Deeks Queenstown’s A Campbell Builders completes a range of residential projects from multimilliondollar homes to affordable homes, and prides itself on being able to offer the best finish at a budget to suit.

A Campbell Builders managing director Andrew Campbell set up his firm in Queenstown in 2005, after five years of building in Southland, and seven years playing professional rugby overseas.

The company has seen Queenstown go from bust to boom, working through the global recession in its early days with a couple of large projects for overseas clients, and now managing its way through the building boom by looking after its staff and taking on achievable projects.

“We keep our head down and our tail up, deliver on time, and word gets around pretty quick,” Andrew says.

“Queenstown is a small town and if you’re honest, and can deliver, you’re halfway there.”

Andrew joined the Registered Master Builders Federation in 2008, which added to his growing reputation as an honest and conscientious builder.

Over the years, A Campbell Builders has taken out numerous gold awards in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition, and Andrew’s goal is now to hold one gold award in each of the competition’s categories.

‘We’ve got one left to get,” he says.

“For us, the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards are about giving back to the client who has chosen to come with us, and that they’ve made the right decision, and their home has reached a certain level of achievement.”

Most of A Campbell Builders’ work today comes through recommendations and word of mouth, and the company also does its own development when it finds a good opportunity.

“We keep our head down and our tail up, deliver on time, and word gets around pretty quick.”

“The residential market is hugely short,” Andrew says.

“There is a massive demand for rentals, and some places recently have been selling for upwards of $1 million for a first home.

“We can offer a higher level of finish for a more affordable rate, but we can’t control the price of land. When we can do a deal that works out good for the client and ourselves, we’ll offer some options to the public.”

A Campbell Builders is in constant contact with real estate firms and agents looking to offer that product.

Andrew says A Campbell Builders offers clients a much better option when compared with group housing companies, and a smart level of finish that is achievable on the budget.

“That comes down to being smart about the way we design it, being smart about the way we finish it, and being smart with the overall budget.”

Andrew designs homes himself and works in with other designers to get the working drawings.

His wife Tania has completed the interior design on several of A Campbell Builders’ projects, and her input always gains positive feedback.

Andrew says he and Tania have taken a long term view of Queenstown as their home town, and A Campbell Builders is in it for the long haul.

“We’ve got two children going through high school, and we’re quite involved in the community,” he says. “It’s home for us and we’re making the most of it long term.”

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With showhomes in Kaiapoi and Wigram Skies, Jennian Homes is extending the brand’s retail presence by building new showhomes in Rangiora and Rolleston.

Jennian extending reach in Canty Richard Loader Jennian Homes has been a strong brand in the Christchurch area for over 20 years.

With the recent addition of two new company directors, its reach in Canterbury is about to be extended from Kaikoura right through to the Rakaia.

Proudly Canterbury born and bred, Dwayne Prendergast and Paul Jenkins have injected significant business, project management and hands on building experience to the Jennian Homes Canterbury team.

“It’s probably a unique situation with two of the directors working in the business,” says

Dwayne. “As General Manager I’ll head the sales team, and focus on getting the Jennian brand and buzz back out to the community.

“Paul’s the project manager. He’s the guy driving around on site, meeting and working with clients.”

The brand has been heavily engaged in the Canterbury rebuild post quake for the last few

years, building on average a hundred homes a year. Prendergast says it’s now time to reestablish the brands retail presence.

“The timing’s now right to better utilise the resources available to the Jennian brand, refocus on the retail side of our business and engage directly with the public to build quality bespoke homes that people want to live in.”

“It’s very much back to basics and understanding the needs of the greater community when building houses, just as Jennian has always done.”

Being part of the wider community is a key focus for Jennian Homes Canterbury, who will shorty operate from its brand new base in Sockburn.

With showhomes in Kaiapoi and Wigram Skies, construction is about to start on showhomes in Rangiora and Rolleston, offering customers an inspirational shop front and personalised home building experience.

“It’s very much back to basics and understanding the needs of the greater community when building houses, just as Jennian has always done,” says Dwayne.

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Bespoke homes built around clients’ requirements • from page 69 Jennian Home Canterbury’s personalised touch starts with the sales consultants who work hard putting the client at the centre of the sales journey.

Using standard plans as a starting point, an essential part of the Jennian ethos is to identify each customer’s unique living requirements and design a bespoke home matching the customer’s lifestyle.

That personalised experience does not stop when the sales contract has been signed, says Dwayne.

“We want to make sure their journey is a good one,” he says.

“It’s a tough process building a house. You make close to 400 decisions on the way through and we try to provide a very personal and supportive experience for our customers,” he explains.

“Paul and I have a real investment in making sure that the customer experience is a good one.

The buck stops with us.”

Leveraging from a good team of loyal builders and sub contractors, along with supply partners with the very best of products, Jennian Homes Canterbury is able to deliver a personalised bespoke experience at very competitive pricing.

Jennian Homes has experienced a spike in house sales since early 2017.

Exciting times lie ahead for the Jennian Homes Canterbury with retail sales quickly increasing in momentum since early 2017.

“Our real focus is client involvement, client communication and quality of product through our suppliers and trades,” says Dwayne.

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BUILDING - CANTERBURY » Peter Ray Homes

Homes tailor-made for the client Karen Phelps It is the focus that Peter Ray Homes puts on the customer that sets the company apart, says company general manager John Baugh.

“It’s not just about building a house, we really want to take the time to get to know our customers – their wants and needs and how they want to live in their house. This means we can tailor and personalise the house to suit them. Because of this we enjoy very high referral rates,” he says.

Based in Christchurch, Peter Ray Homes has been building new homes for customers since 1990. With more than 25 years of construction expertise, customers experience quality craftsmanship, personalised service and complete flexibility when they choose to build with Peter Ray Homes, says John.

The company offers a range of plans but in truth most projects are unique due to the high levels of personal customisation the company offers.

Peter Ray Homes also has its own in-house design team, which offers a great deal of experience meaning even customers wanting to build high end architecturally designed homes are happy to choose Peter Ray Homes, knowing they will get the best design expertise and quality without the price tag that can come from involving an architect for the plans, says John. This means Peter Ray Homes builds at all price points from family homes to larger executive homes.

“The plans give people a starting point in terms of specifications and price. We can then make any changes they like to deliver their ideal home,” he explains.

It’s easy for building companies to claim to focus on quality but the proof is in the end result. Peter Ray Homes has consistently won accolades in the Master Builders House of the Year competitions.

In 2016 the company took out gold in the new homes $500,000-$650,000 category and silver in new homes $300,000-$400,000 for the Canterbury region.

John partially puts this success down to the company’s long serving trusted team of contractors and suppliers, some of which have worked with Peter Ray Homes for well over a decade.

“This enables us to offer consistency of quality and service. We back this up with only using quality trusted brands when it comes to the products we build with. This all ensures good backup and support at every stage of the customer’s project and beyond,” he says.

The company has been actively building in a number of subdivisions around Christchurch including Wigram Skies, where it has been building since the sub-division opened in 2010. John says that Peter Ray Homes has a long standing partnership with Ngai Tahu having been a preferred builder on a number of Ngai Tahu Property developments such as Tumara Park in Burwood, Linden Grove in Middleton and Prestons subdivision.

Peter Ray Homes can either build on a section if a client has purchased already or can assist them with finding a suitable site for their build.

Peter Ray Homes has consistently won awards in the Master Builders House of the Year competitions, including gold and silver in 2016 for the Canterbury region.

“We’ve enjoyed working in this subdivision as Ngai Tahu really do a quality product.

“The subdivision has had plenty of growth over the years with subsequent stages released and it’s in a good location with easy access to the city,” says John.

The company is also turning its attentions to the new Ngai Tahu Property subdivision at Riccarton Racecourse.

The subdivision will include some 800 homes on the 33ha site and Peter Ray Homes will be looking to build a showhome there once the sections are available.

Peter Ray Homes also has show homes at Prestons subdivision and Faringdon in Rolleston.

Two new show homes are underway as the next stage of the Faringdon subdivision as Rolleston rolls out.

Peter Ray Homes employs around 20 people in Christchurch and also has branches in Blenheim and Nelson.

John says the company’s tag line ‘made for you by us’ signifies the personalisation and broad choice the company offers to their customers when it comes to their new home.

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Peter Ray Homes has its own in-house design team, meaning customers will get the best design expertise and quality without the price tag that can come from involving an architect, says company general manager John Baugh.

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BUILDING - CANTERBURY » John Garlick Builders

Successful firm looks to the future Kelly Deeks The proud Cantabrian team at John Garlick Builders is now under new directorship with longstanding employee and former apprentice Kade Atkinson now joint director with John.

Kade says he wants to continue to operate the business as John has, with everything done in a “trustworthy and up-front way”.

“I want to do what John has always done and treat people the way I want to be treated, with mutual respect, and always be honest and upfront,” he says. “Why change a good thing?”

John Garlick Builders has been in business for more than 35 years, doing work mostly for repeat or referred clients.

The company runs a team of eight builders on the tools as well as John and Kade who spend their time co-ordinating the jobs and ensuring the clients are kept well informed and up to date with the progress of the jobs, as well as providing the boys with their expert knowledge. The team is supported by two part-time administration staff.

Kade is excited about the prospect of growing the business in the future, while maintaining the high standards that John Garlick Builders is known for.

“I want us to do what we do well, and make sure everything is mint and perfect every time.”

As a smaller firm, John Garlick Builders has a point of difference for its clients, who know they are dealing personally with the owners and managers.

“This means we can make immediate decisions, and our process is comparatively shorter because there are fewer decision makers, no departments to check in with, or hoops to jump through.”

The team rarely changes with staff retention at John Garlick Builders high. Many members of the team have been with the company in excess of 10 years.

Kade started at John Garlick Builders some 14 years ago as an apprentice, and apart from a two-year stint in the UK for his OE, has worked there ever since.

His UK experience was a valuable insight to a new level of high-end construction, and allowed him to learn new methods and techniques.

Before Kade left for the UK, John had mentioned to him about taking over the business, and it was always something he was looking forward to coming home to.

John Garlick is still very much hands-on with the business - here, he and joint company director, Kade Atkinson, consult the plans of their latest build.

Two years ago, he became joint director of John Garlick Builders, with a five-year plan towards sole ownership.

“John will still be involved once I take over, which I think is important,” Kade says.

“We bounce ideas off each other, and if I’m unsure about anything he’s got 40 years of experience to help me out.”

John Garlick Builders prides itself on being an architectural hill building specialist, but is happy to take on any projects, big or small.

“We’ve built things like hair salons, barn conversions, new homes, and shop fit outs,” Kade says. “We’re currently doing a show room for a granite factory. We do mostly residential but also light commercial.”

A generation apart, John and Kade have learned their trade differently. Health and safety is a fairly new concept which the team has had to get their heads around. “It used to be unheard of, but now it’s part and parcel of what we do,” he says. “It does make you realise how important the health and safety aspect of the job is.”

Even the idea of professionalism has changed since the way John was taught, when deals were done on a handshake, and secured by trust and honesty.

“Now everything has to be well documented,” Kade says. “If you don’t embrace new standards, you don’t get the work.”

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BUILDING - CANTERBURY » Colin O’Neill Builders

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Busy portfolio for Rangiora firm Kim Newth Long established Rangiora firm Colin O’Neill Builders is continuing to build on its strong track record in the local market as a builder of new homes, alterations, additions and commercial properties.

Recent projects include a new warehouse and office building for Elliott Developments Ltd in Belfast and the refurbishment and fit-out of a former apparel factory in King St, Rangiora into four new tenancies.

“The King Street project is a large commercial building that required new firewalls and other alterations,” Colin says. “We will move onto the fit-out shortly.”

Another recent commercial project for the company in Rangiora involved extending warehouse facilities for Mediterranean Foods in Newnham St. We have added another 450sqm warehouse space onto the side of their existing building.”

Colin O’Neill Builders is also a leading new home builder in North Canterbury, with one of its recent standout projects being a beautiful architecturally designed home in Cust that was built on a spectacular sloping section.

Colin has more than 40 years’ experience in the building industry, having started his career in Rangiora with Douglas Lamb Builders in 1972.

He then spent some years working in the building trade in the United Kingdom and Europe, before returning to Rangiora in the 1980s to start his own business.

Over the years, Colin O’Neill Builders has grown and flourished and today employs a hard working team including: Foreman Richard Witteman, who has been with the firm for more than a decade and is its longest serving employee; he started out as a hammer hand, building sheds, farm buildings and new homes before completing his apprenticeship in Amberley with John Arthur.

Builders Malcolm Collie and Jeff Schroeder both of whom completed their apprenticeships in Rangiora and have considerable experience in the local building trade.

Simon de Roo, a skilled local carpenter who works closely with Richard.

James Davidson, Colin O’Neill’s apprentice builder.

An office staff member is also employed to take care of the firm’s administrative workload.

Colin O’Neill has more than 40 years’ experience in the building industry.

Specialist subcontractors, used as required for particular projects, share a long history of working with Colin O’Neill Builders, which is a New Zealand Registered Master Builders’ firm.

Colin O’Neill Builders’ success across a range of projects is proof of its versatility and capability.

The team is highly experienced in commercial fit-outs having completed contracts for local banks (ANZ – Rangiora, Hereford St and Sydenham in Christchurch), veterinary centres (Rangiora, Cheviot) and medical centres (Aymes Rd, Church Corner and Innes Rd Orthodontic Clinic).

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Miles Toyota and Rangiora Mazda), building suppliers (Carters, ITM Rangiora), moteliers (Riverstone Motels, Rangiora) and other high profile clients.

“Demand for our services comes from all over Canterbury, particularly from clients in Christchurch and the Rangiora area.

“It is right across the board.”

Colin and his wife Jackie have enjoyed being a part of the local Rangiora community over the years.

Their adult children now have careers of their own, with son James working for Trade Me and daughter Ella working for the Ministry of Defence.

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BUILDING - CANTERBURY » Westmore Construction

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Wigram gears up with new precinct Kelly Deeks A new mixed-use development at Wigram is set to service the growing Wigram Skies subdivision and the greater South West Christchurch area with a range of hospitality, retail, and commercial spaces.

Wigram Terminal is a 1500sqm retail precinct includes seven retail stores, including a purpose designed and built hospitality tenancy at the front, and 62 on-site car parks.

On the opposite side from the hospitality space, the building is two storeys with two office suites upstairs and two retail tenancies below.

The remainder of the building is single storied.

Wigram Terminal is on Wigram Road, ideally situated in a major growth area near large residential developments and also an expansive and expanding business community.

It is conveniently located alongside the new Curletts Road overbridge at the southern entrance to the rapidly developing Wigram Skies development, close to Aidenfield, and about five minutes away from Halswell.

The project has been designed by Design Team and was delivered by Christchurch’s Westmore Construction.

Grant Blackmore of Westmore Construction says there is an architectural element to the building, which has some particular features such as a large, 11m wide exposed timber truss and exposed roof beams running through the hospitality venue.

He says Wigram Terminal has been efficiently designed with both its architecture and engineering, and incorporates some nice features which make the development ‘a bit different’.

Westmore Construction finished building the $4 million project in May, on time and on budget after a 10 month build.

Westmore Construction offers a flexible and reliable service to its clients.

The company was started in 2010 by quantity surveyor Grant and project manager Jim Fry. The two men’s skills and experience complement each other to form a well structured company, with Grant taking care of pricing

The Wigram Terminal retail precinct has seven retail stores, including a hospitality tenancy at the front, and 62 on-site car parks.

and administration while Jim manages the construction sites.

They wanted to offer the market a good product at a reasonable price, completed on time and on budget.

“We do a lot of negotiated work and we work closely with a few valued clients to give them a good product at a reasonable price,” Grant says.

“We work in closely with designers and architects to help them stick to budgets and advise them on certain construction methodologies.”

With Grant and Jim both having spent more than 45 years in the construction industry, the

pair has the knowledge, skills, and experience required to handle the full spectrum of commercial projects, from the most simple to the most complex.

For the past six years, Westmore Construction has become increasingly involved in commercial rebuild projects, including earthquake and structural repairs to commercial, industrial, and office buildings.

This has involved working closely with loss adjusters to investigate, calculate, and manage some often complex and very involved repairs.

For the past nine months, Westmore Construction has been working on structural

repairs to the two storey building on Moorhouse Ave recently vacated by Opus, also completing some architectural work and a large office fit out for the new tenant of the building.

Westmore Construction has also had a significant presence in Ferrymead over the past five years, building the Resene building on Ferry Road and also upgrading and fitting out several retail units including the new PETstock pet shop, children’s fitness centre MyFirstGym and the Estuary.

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Quality repair for prestige dealership Kelly Deeks Working to a standard that is “exceptional without exception” Christchurch premium building specialist Morel Construction, has recently completed earthquake repairs to luxury car dealership Archibalds Audi.

The building at 32 Tuam Street in Christchurch was built in 2009, and sustained damage during the 2010 and 2011 earthquake events.

Morel Construction got on board with the project after Engenium structural engineer Grant Coombes produced a report on the damage.

“On the basis of that report, we priced the repair which gave the building’s owners a price to take to their insurance company to have their claim cash settled,” says Morel Construction managing director Dax Morel.

The Morel Construction team completed the repair work while Archibald Motors continued to trade, which Dax says was the project’s biggest challenge.

“It has been quite an involved project with the fact it’s a live building and there are restrictions around when we can and can’t make noise,” Dax says.

“We connected with Archibalds Audi general manager Eric Swinbourne and his staff to work out what was convenient to happen when, and we’ve managed to complete the project with minimal disruption to their business.”

Morel Construction has spent weekends and late nights working on site to achieve this.

As well as staff and premium Archibald clients, Morel Construction was working around luxury motor vehicles.

When part of the project needed a hole to be cut into the ceiling above the latest Audi S7, its $226,000 price tag had the Morel Construction team asking for the car to be moved – just in case.

Other innovations on the project included the glazing whereby the engineer and the glazier came up with an alternative design to allow the glazing to be provided and installed more quickly and easily.

Morel Construction was established in 2009 by Dax and his brother Todd, who grew up on a 10 acre block in Timaru.

“Anything dad wanted on the property, we had to build ourselves, so we grew up with hammers in our hands,” Dax says.

As well as building sheds and farm buildings, Dax and Todd also helped their dad to restore vintage farm machinery.

About 25 years ago, the brothers both completed their apprenticeships in Christchurch for leading commercial construction companies.

During this time they worked on such iconic projects as the CBS Arena, Christchurch Casino, Canterbury University Commerce Building, and Canterbury Museum earthquake strengthening before branching into other areas of the construction industry both in New Zealand and overseas.

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Morel Construction has recently completed earthquake repairs to Christchurch luxury car dealership Archibalds Audi.

works, culminating in the skills and measures of true quality that is the Morel Construction standard today.

Dax says improvements in technology have made massive changes to the construction industry since he’s been involved.

“Instant communication has created efficiencies on site with the ability to send emails and photos, and ask a question of an architect or engineer and have it answered within a couple of hours.”

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BUILDING - NELSON » Gibbons Construction

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Long-standing Nelson construction company Gibbons Construction is undertaking a once in a lifetime project with the build of a new air traffic control tower, the first stage of Nelson Airport’s biggest redevelopment project in its history.

Gibbons won an open tender for the project and is well placed to complete it with a 65-year history of commercial construction experience, as well as having the only fully enclosed and fully heated precast concrete facility in the top of the South Island.

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Gibbons in good stead to build on its relationship with Nelson Airport management and be considered for the remainder of the $32 million airport redevelopment.

Matt says the while Gibbons has never built an air traffic control tower before, because they don’t come along too often, the company is well versed in building precast concrete structures.

“This is more of the same, but in a different shape,” he says.

“The piling is definitely a different requirement to standard buildings. We’ve gone down to 26 metres purely based on the tower, in terms of it being a tall and skinny structure above ground.”

The tower will be 21m high, with Gibbons building four levels of precast concrete then a

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The construction environment is a bit different too. It is very exposed, so the weather plays its part, but there is also FOD (foreign object debris) to manage.

“FOD is anything that could become airborne, get blown on to the runways, and cause issues with the aeroplanes,” Matt says.

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Another feather in the cap for IMB Karen Phelps

The new tower has been relocated to the east end of the airport to allow for maximum visibility and stands separately, unlike the existing tower which is connected to the terminal.

which is merely a cab connected to the terminal.

The $7.5 million build meets modern building standards and seismic codes.

Gibbons is working with Airways NZ, the company which owns and manages the control tower, and the design team Studio Pacific Architecture and structural engineers Dunning Thornton Consultants, both of which are working on the control tower and the new terminal.

The design of the tower is complimentary to that of the new terminal.

Gibbons Construction are meeting a fairly aggressive timescale for this project and Nelson Airport wants its new control tower finished and commissioned in the first quarter of 2018.

The demolition of the existing terminal and its attached control tower has to wait until the new tower is finished.

Gibbons Construction is pleased to announce that alongside Fulton Hogan and Naylor Love, it has now been awarded the airport redevelopment project.

IMB Construction is has nearly completed the construction of an extension of the Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson in Quarantine Road, which will see 1875sqm added to the existing trade store and a new 2000sqm outdoor trade yard.

The project, which also includes associated car parking and access ways, will more than double the size of the present trade area the store offers.

IMB Construction has worked for the client before. IMB director, Richard Cole, says it is a fairly straightforward project in terms of the technical aspects of the construction.

As the Mitre 10 MEGA store has to remain functional throughout this is where the challenges of the project lie regarding project management.

Close liaison with Mitre10 MEGA has been essential and the company has completed some work after hours to ensure the least disruption possible.

The project was due for completion mid-June and at peak IMB Construction had around 25 staff and contractors working on the site.

“This project demonstrates our capacity to complete large projects on time and on budget, while causing minimal fuss to Mitre 10 MEGA and the public,” says Richard.

IMB Construction (formally Ian McCully Builders) has operated within the industry in the Nelson area since 1972 and has been a member of the Registered Master Builders Association for over 35 years.

Today the company is owned by Richard and business partner Brian Mazure.

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Another feather in the cap for IMB • from page 81 Brian is a registered quantity surveyor and project manager and has been involved in the building industry for around 35 years.

Brian brings extensive expertise in commercial contracts, both large and small.

Richard offers extensive project management experience and his role in the company includes health and safety, staff recruitment, company development and the training of apprentices.

Richard mainly handles commercial and large housing projects.

IMB Construction undertakes a wide variety of work and jobs can range from under a hundred dollars to multi million dollar projects.

Richard says because the company has been in operation so long it has a huge range of skills in-house which enable it to tackle such a wide variety of work. IMB Construction employs a team of around 40 staff on the tools plus five office staff.

“Our size and adaptability allows us to tackle any size contract with ease and precision.

“We believe that the challenges in the building industry are always met with a team approach and attitude, to see them completed on schedule and to the best quality,” he explains.

As testament to the variety of work undertaken, at the beginning of the year IMB Construction completed a refit at Nelson Boys’ College.

The 12-month project involved gutting one of the boarding houses and refurbishing it completely.

IMB Construction has also recently built a new store and motel complex at Kaiteriteri.

Located at a camping ground it included eight units and a mini supermarket as well as an outdoor courtyard and cafe servery.

It has also recently built a number of residential homes.

At present the company has a number of projects underway: refurbishment projects for a variety of schools, an office refurbishment and structural/seismic strengthening of some commercial buildings.

Richard says Nelson is growing and IMB Construction aims to meet the demand:

IMB Construction has undertaken a wide variety of work.

“It is our intention to improve on our already high standards to provide a better service to our clients in the future so that IMB Construction Ltd remains at the forefront of the building industry in Nelson.”

“We believe that the challenges in the building industry are always met with a team approach and attitude, to see them completed on schedule and to the best quality.”

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New freight depot ‘right solution’ Karen Phelps Totalspan Marlborough has recently completed another large project – the new Bascik Transport freight depot in Spring Creek.

Totalspan undertook the full build project package from obtaining building and resource consents right through to fitting out and lining offices. The project also involved installation of wastewater and stormwater at the low lying site.

Totalspan Marlborough owner Darrell Smith, who owns the franchise with wife Katrina, says that by working closely with the client they were able to deliver a building that perfectly met requirements.

Although a practically focused build Totalspan Marlborough also ensures an aesthetically pleasing design. The Bascik Transport project was clad in zinc and Darrell says that by using dark grey coloursteel barges, gutters and roller door this effectively enhanced the design giving the building an attractive point of difference.

“This project really shows how we can deliver the right solution to suit the client’s needs and budget while adding value where we see opportunities,” he says.

Totalspan Marlborough can offer customers a lot of expertise. Darrell is a Licensed Building Practitioner and his building experience with Totalspan dates back to 1999. Since taking over the franchise in 2011 the couple has made a shift to employing their own team of builders.

The new Bascik Transport freight depot in Spring Creek, constructed by Totalspan Marlborough, is clad in zinc over a steel portal frame.

Darrell says this gives good control over quality and timing of projects, particularly important in a busy construction market.

Totalspan is part of Spanbild NZ Ltd, a 100% New Zealand owned and operated company started over 40 years ago. Totalspan operates 29 franchises in New Zealand including nine in the South Island; Marlborough, Nelson, Westland, North

Canterbury, Canterbury, Timaru/Oamaru, Central Otago, Otago and Southland.

Totalspan offers a wide range of buildings including rural buildings, commercial buildings, car ports, utility sheds, storage units, garages, portal buildings, flat roofed buildings and heritage barns.

Totalspan buildings are constructed using a steel portal frame. The unique construction method gives

great strength and durability, says Darrell.

All the materials used in Totalspan buildings are sourced from New Zealand (New Zealand Steel is a major supplier) and buildings are manufactured

by Totalspan and delivered to site for erection.

Darrell says that because Totalspan has its own dedicated manufacturing facility in Christchurch this helps Totalspan Marlborough to react quickly to customers’ requirements as well as give greater control over quality, price and time frames.

“Because all the design work is completed in New Zealand our designers are familiar with the requirements of the building code and the environments the buildings have to withstand, this means the company is able to offer a 25 year structural guarantee and a five year workmanship guarantee,” he says.

Darrell and Katrina assist clients from beginning to end helping with design, manufacture and build, from concept to completion. As testament to the high quality of their work the company last year won the Rural Building of the Year category and also the overall Building of the Year over all five building categories and competing with 28 other Totalspan franchises nationwide.

The winning building for Matua Wines was a specifically designed multi use vineyard shed customised to meet the requirements of the client.

But it was winning Totalspan Customer Excellence award, which is awarded on their customers’ experiences, that was the real feather in their cap.

“We feel we are achieving our main goal, happy clients, because that’s what it’s all about.”

“This project really shows how we can deliver the right solution to suit the client’s needs and budget while adding value where we see opportunities.”

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Portabuild nails biggest project Kelly Deeks For large scale projects with tight timeframes, such as the build of the new staff accommodation village for Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Portabuild is able to save time and money as well as provide flexible and comfortable accommodation units.

Portabuild provided the project with 54 units in total – 42 two-bedroom and nine single bedroom units complete with bathrooms and small kitchens, and three wheelchair accessible units.

Portabuild manager Cam Finlayson says this was Portabuild’s biggest project to date. The units were manufactured at the company’s factory in Christchurch and delivered to site at the rate of two to four units a week.

“We did it in just over four months, which is pretty good from a manufacturing perspective,” Cam says. “We knew we were capable of it but we hadn’t had anything of that scope before. It

was a great opportunity for our business because of what we achieved, and not just our business but the guys over there doing the civil works. Our buildings would be hiabed off the back of the truck

by Reefton Crane Hire, and the civil works guys bolted them on to the timber piles and connected to the services on site.”

This simplicity of construction is all part of Portabuild designing its units with transportation and portability in mind. Portabuild eliminates project delays and minimises site works due to the majority of work being completed off site in the Portabuild factories in Christchurch and Auckland. The manufacture of units takes mere weeks.

Major components are sourced from New Zealand suppliers, including the durability and performance of New Zealand Colorsteel cladding.

Interiors are built from high-density expanded polystyrene panel, ensuring year-round insulation even in the most extreme weather. Interiors are lined with V grooved MDF, painted, carpeted, double glazed, and fitted with heat pumps and LED lighting

“Completing this job on time has generated a bit more understanding of what we’re actually capable of. We said we could achieve it and we did. We’ve got the internal belief within our team, and also within our customer base as well.” for energy efficient accommodation.

Portabuild products have been in high demand since the Canterbury quakes, with people needing temporary office accommodation, then site offices as the reconstruction phase got underway. Site offices are still in high demand with the continuing construction industry boom. Cam and the team at Portabuild are particularly proud of turning the Franz Josef project around in four months.

“We really wanted to help the Scenic Group meet their objectives and have accommodation in

place for their staff before the busy season,” Cam says. “Completing this job on time has generated a bit more understanding of what we’re actually capable of. We said we could achieve it and we did.

We’ve got the internal belief within our team, and also within our customer base as well.”

Cam says project management company Cequent Projects, who dealt directly with the civil contractors and Portabuild, played a key role in helping Portabuild and the rest of the contractors get the project finished on time.

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Options galore with kitset homes Karen Phelps Simpson Residential has developed kitset homes to make building a home easy. As New Zealand Certified Builders, the company has worked with the pre-drawn Certified Plans range offered by the association and has come up with a number of kitset options to suit a range of West Coast landscapes and lifestyles.

Company director Hayden Simpson says that providing kitset homes allows Simpson Residential to supply customers with the materials required to build a new home with materials delivered direct to the site.

While kitsets are ideal if people have the desire to project manage the build of their new home, Simpson Residential can also build the home for them. Hayden says for many people this can be much easier and efficiencies created by using an experienced team can also save time and money in some cases. Whatever the case kitsets give people more options, something that Simpson Residential has established its reputation on.

Based in Hokitika, Simpson Residential offers over 20 years experience and has a range of services to cater to the smaller market on the West Coast where a builder has to be a jack of all trades, says Hayden.

The company undertakes new home builds, renovations, maintenance projects, smaller projects such as decks, fences and sheds.

As New Zealand Certified Builders, Simpson Residential has access to an extensive range of architecturally designed plans that cater for all different kinds of housing needs.

Hayden says that each plan can be easily changed to fit customers’ requirements and because they are already architecturally designed, the time frame from picking a plan to getting the keys to a new home is dramatically faster than designing from scratch.

All houses built from the Certified Plans come with a 10-year guarantee.

Simpson Residential completes most work inhouse including it’s own roofing and concrete work.

The company is also supported by a subsidiary company, Scaffolding for Hire Westland, which, as the name suggests, hires out portable scaffolding.

Hayden says this gives Simpson Residential more control over project timings and supply of this important safety aspect of projects.

But no matter what the project or budget,

Hokitika based Simpson Residential offers over 20 years of experience in new home builds, renovations and maintenance projects, with a high quality result delivered, says company director Hayden Simpson. everything is approached with professionalism and a high quality result delivered, says Hayden who personally trains his team, many from apprentices.

Customers are kept fully informed every step of the way via project management software, which allows clients to log in and see what stage their build is at.

This system operates in real time and enables clients to receive updates and to be involved in conversations with the builders, sub-contractors and site foreman at any time of the day.

Everyone involved in the project can communicate from one platform, which eliminates confusion and time wasting and ultimately saves the client money.

“By keeping our clients in loop and giving them this hands on experience, nothing is over looked or forgotten and work continues to flow on time and without stress,” explains Hayden.

Simpson Residential is presently undertaking two new builds and a home alteration project in Hokitika. One new build is a steel framed shed with a dwelling.

The second project involves taking a roof off a garage and constructing a two bedroom flat on top, which the owners plan to rent out on airbnb.

Hayden plans to keep quietly growing the company, continuing to service the needs of his customers on the West Coast.

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Craft and precision at heart of success Kim Newth Queenstown’s cabinetry specialists Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co. are delighted to have been named as the best in their field for Otago/Southland at June’s New Zealand Master Joiner Awards, held in Taupo.

These awards promote excellence in joinery design and craftsmanship, and showcase the finest work being achieved in the industry.

Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co.’s winning work was a custom-designed country style painted kitchen that was made to measure and cut to a precise fit. The kitchen design and fit-out included a complex 2m by 1.3m island, topped with stainless steel and incorporating a built-in steel post support structure. In their comments, the judges praised the balance of classical styling with visual strength.

“The kitchen was built around an AGA cooker, with the style of its steel doors reflected in the kitchen drawers and cupboards,” says Reuben Bogue, of Formatt. “We worked closely with the client to achieve the true country kitchen quality aesthetic that they were seeking.”

Formatt Bespoke Joinery Co. is an established cabinetry specialist in the Queenstown market, having operated in the area for over a decade.

To deliver the best possible service to a growing clientele, Formatt relocated last year to a brand new purpose-built facility in Queenstown’s Glenda Drive.

Fitted with the very latest machinery, including computerised cutting equipment, this new facility is delivering top quality joinery through a streamlined process geared around achieving precision results.

With this new facility – and the combined expertise and experience of a skilled team of 10

– it is perhaps no surprise that Formatt is winning recognition as an industry frontrunner in the region.

It has the flexibility and versatility to work with every budget and style requirement.

Stylish kitchen cabinetry, made and installed to order with craft and care, is one of Formatt’s main areas of expertise. They are also in demand for: Bathrooms – beautiful joinery, made to the highest standards, combining practical storage and enviable style; Wardrobes – fantastic options for walk-in and reach-in clothes range; Laundries – crafting solutions to create desirable laundry spaces; Libraries – crafted libraries for any space, big or small; Stairs – practical, unique designs; Bunkrooms – hard wearing fun spaces for play and sleep, a bunk room also keeps kids’ rooms clutter free; Custom cabinetry jobs - from drying rooms and ski cabinets to wine cellars and more.

Everything is New Zealand made and, along with its own professional team, Formatt also supports local businesses and trusted local people to assist where needed.

Formatt works with every client to ensure the joinery being installed not only looks great but also works superbly well. Made to order means joinery made to suit whatever the budget, space or function required. Clients can expect top quality service from the initial design concept right through to installation.

“One of our client’s has a home in the Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year competition, so we’re really working at the cutting edge of design in New Zealand.”

“The kitchen was built around an AGA cooker, with the style of its steel doors reflected in the kitchen drawers and cupboards,” says Reuben Bogue, of Formatt.

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JOINERY » Masterwood Joinery

Masterwood known for excellence Russell Fredric Award-winning Cromwell firm Masterwood Joinery is best known for creating residential kitchens at the upper end of the market, but its craftsmen can bring a wow-factor to almost any budget.

The company has the design and manufacturing capabilities to install residential and commericial interiors along with door and window joinery throughout Central Otago, Southern Lakes District, Otago and Southland.

The creative talent of Masterwood Joinery’s in-house designer Stefan Sontag has been wellrecognised in regional industry awards.

Masterwood Joinery takes pride in achieving standards of manufacturing and installation excellence demanded by architects and interior designers throughout the South Island.

Factory manager Greg Robinson says the traditional trade skills of some of Masterwood’s joiners is an asset when it comes to creating bespoke interior joinery in areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and even stairways, as some joiners are more used to working with factory production systems.

“You’ve got to be a good tradesman. It’s hard to get people with the skills necessary. For us, we are fortunate to have staff qualified in all aspects of joinery.”

These skills are particularly needed for the most exacting work in multi-million dollar houses.

While the company has been well-recognised for this type of work, full kitchen renovations which can be completed for a relatively modest cost without skimping on quality, can radically improve the functionality and appeal of any house.

“These can include quality bench tops such as granite or stone, quality fittings and soft-close drawers.

“It’s top quality products; we don’t compromise on what we use.”

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The client wanted a new kitchen that would best reflect the nature of the house which has timber windows and doors and a combination of timber and schist floors.

“We retro-fitted double glazed windows a couple of years ago.”

“The original kitchen design was unusual so they wanted something that would flow better and make it more serviceable.”

The overall effect of the new kitchen is of a slightly rustic nature, complemented by a sophisticated charm. An island bench/breakfast bar replaces the original U-shaped bench and features American white oak cabinets with full height feet, and a uniquely patterned marble top supplied by the client, with light and mid-tone beige to brown colours.

“It’s a special top, I’ve never seen anything like it.”

The island sits on a new beech floor, and for functionality the kitchen includes a dual oven with multiple gas hobs.

Greg Robinson is not the only one extremely pleased with the end result.

“It looks great compared with what was there.

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Specialising opens doors for group Karen Phelps By specialising, Hallmark Group of Rangiora has become a leading door and door systems provider in the New Zealand residential and commercial market. From humble beginnings in 1992 manufacturing timber window furnishings, timber flooring and veneer, Hallmark in recent years has concentrated solely on doors and veneer and has built up considerable expertise in these areas, says operations director Braden Hickmott.

The company’s core door range consists of an extensive paint quality and V-groove selection as well as native and exotic veneers. These are created over a unique Hallmark Group frame construction that provides superior structural performance to keep your door looking superb, explains Braden.

The unique properties of veneer used to craft Hallmarks doors means no two doors are identical adding a distinctive feature to any home. “Timber doors capture nature’s beauty and because each one of our doors is handcrafted each is individual.

Our skilled craftsmen select the best veneers to create doors that reflect the unique characteristics of the chosen wood and the timeless elegance that only top craftsmanship can capture and bring to the fore,” says Braden.

Hallmark Group is a family owned business with a long association with the timber industry in New Zealand.

It is the leading manufacturer of veneer in New Zealand, processing most of this for its own door and limited veneered board manufacture, says Braden. It is this together with Hallmarks wide manufacturing diversity, and its dedicated competent staff that set the company apart, he thinks.

Environmental issues and sustainability are of the utmost importance to Hallmark Group, says Braden, and the focus is on ensuring the preservation of timber resources and guaranteeing the renewal of that resource now and for the future. Hallmark Groups’ native and exotic veneer ranges are made from New Zealand’s finest woods harvested only from sustainably managed forests and exotic woods are imported only from reputable suppliers.

He says that Hallmarks diverse door manufacturing programme makes the company the preferred choice for major commercial projects.

Hospital doors, fire doors, acoustic doors, speciality faced doors, aluminium doors, cavity and face sliding doors are all part of the programme meaning Hallmark can supply total packages making project management for the construction company one whole lot simpler.

Hallmarks residential door supply packages are similar. There is a whole range of door and slider options all beautifully presented in Hallmarks product manuals. Of note are the superb veneer finishes and the modern Urbinos aluminium suite comprising negative detail skirting and unique

Hallmark doors add distinctive and unique touches to luxury homes around New Zealand. plastered in flush door and concealed hinge systems.

It is no surprise then that some of New Zealand’s most prestigious veneer door projects have been manufactured by Hallmark including The Supreme Court and Clyde Quay Apartments in Wellington, Project 200 in Christchurch, and The Novotel in Auckland.

He says that the Hallmark Group is dedicated to growth, diversity and bringing new exciting products to market. So far this year the company has attended three major trade fairs in Germany featuring the latest building products, door and panel finishing options and processing machinery.

State of the art door processing plants were visited and Hallmark is about to embark on a major factory expansion and plant modernisation programme.

“There is no doubt that Hallmark is committed to the construction industry in New Zealand for the long haul and we are very excited about the future.”

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MANUFACTURING » Ezy Kitchens

The Ezy Kitchen franchise plans to expand its reach into Dunedin, Blenheim and the North Island.

Kitchen franchise to widen network Russell Fredric Ezy Kitchens, a franchise group of six kitchen showrooms located in Nelson, Hokitika, Christchurch, Timaru, Alexandra and Invercargill, has plans for expansion.

The company is currently looking for like-minded people with a passion for business excellence to make enquiries for the Dunedin, Blenheim and North Island areas.

Ezy Kitchens Limited co-director Cheryl Petterson says every area franchise is owned and operated by local people and staffed by at least two designers working with a team of professional sub-contractors.

Its showrooms offer displays of the latest kitchen designs, along with a wide range of new appliance options from leading manufacturers.

For those planning a new kitchen or thinking about updating, a showroom visit is recommended to see some of the many options available.

“We are not restricted to a rigid set of design parameters,” Cheryl Petterson says.

“We can do whatever the client wants. Every kitchen is a completely different design.

“All our cabinetry is made in Christchurch by Joinery Scene using state of the art machinery.”

Co-director Ricky Pont says every kitchen is designed to fit individual client’s requirements; working directly with a New Zealand manufacturer means Ezy Kitchens can maintain strict control

over quality and is able to be fully transparent about costs and time-frames.

“High standards of functionality, combined with informed design aesthetics, are incorporated to meet clients’ expectations.”

Ezy Kitchens uses 3D design software which makes it a breeze for clients to visualize their new kitchen; they can even view how their cabinetry will look as every showroom stocks a wide range of cabinetry samples.

Quality service is a key part of the package; Ezy Kitchens handles everything from design to installation.

“We really do make it easy for the customer – we take the hard work out of it,” Cheryl says.

Ezy Kitchens prompt service means there is a five day turn-around for quotes and designs, while installation usually takes between three to six weeks depending on materials specified.

Competitive pricing includes great package deals on new appliances, such as ovens, range hoods, cook-tops, dishwashers and refrigerators.

Ezy Kitchens deals directly with Betta Electrical and is a member of the appliance network group.

Ricky has been in the trade since 1975 and believes Ezy Kitchens is a unique success story.

“The system that we use is up-to-date and quite different to anything else I have seen in the past forty years. “ It is a combination of the service we offer, our quality New Zealand-made cabinetry, and our competitiveness.”

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As well as Ricky and Cheryl, Ezy Kitchens’ Limited is managed by a third experienced director, Richard Hill, who owns the Christchurch franchise and manufacturing plant which uses the latest technology and machinery to manufacture the kitchens.

In terms of kitchen trends, white kitchens and white bench-tops are still leading the way in the market with slimmer bench-tops and streamlined features such as handle-less cupboards also on

trend. Along with engineered and natural stone surfaces, people are also choosing acrylic benchtops.

Glossy European laminates with the new Euro edge are a stylish and competitively priced choice, while stainless steel remains the dominant finish of choice for new appliances.

In new homes, kitchens continue to get bigger with a lot of clients adding additional features such as sculleries, bars and a drinks area.

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The business was masterminded by Chris Adams who says 3d Kitchen is the only company in New Zealand producing cabinet-making software.

The software hinges on its ability to help streamline businesses in the cabinetmaking industry by providing the best solutions available for design, costing and automated CNC manufacturing.

3d Kitchens software creates twodimensional and three dimensional designs in motion 3D rendering, the same as used in gaming software. This helps the end product to be easily visualised by designers and their clients.

3D Kitchen provides software options for all cabinet-making and design applications, whether design only, a full design and manufacturing option, or anything in between.

“We compete very well. We are as little as a third of the price of many of our competitors, having the advantage of being the only New Zealand company producing this type of software.”

The software also provides full job summary costings and material reports while creating significant advantages in the manufacturing process, as the design can be directly inputted by manufacturers into a production system.

In addition to a boost on sales, some clients have reported a reduction in wasted materials and time, resulting in a lift in net profit.

With its large and varied international client base, 3d Kitchen is able to put significant resources into continuing development.

3d Kitchen sales and technical staff are qualified cabinet-makers who have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the industry; this has been critical to the ongoing success of the company and its clients.

As well as the software's many practical features, its up-front cost competitiveness when compared to overseas software options is also extremely attractive to businesses, Chris Adams says.

“We compete very well. We are as little as a third of the price of many of our

One New Zealand company which has benefited from the software is Ezy Kitchens, which 3d Kitchens has a long-standing relationship with.

“One of the benefits of our software for Ezy Kitchens as a franchise operation with a central manufacturing base, is they can supply the software to their franchise holders. 3d Kitchen is not an out-of-thebox product; every system is tailored to the client's requirement, so that's a very important aspect of the software.”

“We change our software for every client so that it matches how they produce.

We've built a precise cabinet library that suits exactly what Ezy Kitchens design and produce.”

Despite 3d Kitchen's global presence, it has remained a family company without any outside investors.

“We've had the opportunity, but we've not done it for the sake of keeping control.”

“We are very much a family oriented company recognising the importance of delivering competent working solutions to the cabinet-making industry, while at the same time providing dedicated personal support to customers and business partners.”

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ENERGY » Powerhouse Wind

July | August Business South

Overseas interest in new turbine Russell Fredric After nearly 10 years of research and development, Dunedin company Powerhouse Wind’s revolutionary Thinair 102 single-bladed wind turbine is attracting international interest.

Company director Bill Currie says Powerhouse Wind has been commissioned to install a turbine at a remote school on Gela Island for the Solomon Island Association of Rural Training Centres (SIARTC).

The upcoming installation will be part of a power system which will also include photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, battery storage and an existing diesel generator which will only be used for back-up electricity.

SIARTC’s aim is to make life better for people who still want live rurally, rather than moving to the Solomon Island’s capital, Honiara, which is a 45 minute ferry ride away, and depopulating rural areas, Bill Currie says.

“It’s all about trying to make life better and more fulfilling for people that live remotely.”

Having continuous electricity creates the ability to read at night, better educational opportunities, and internet connectivity, which is life-changing for residents of the island.

“It’s very exciting.”

Powerhouse Wind was initially contacted about the project by Catholic aid agency Caritas, the funders of the system.

Discussions with Caritas led to Powerhouse Wind providing a turnkey power system for the school.

“As we talked about it it seemed to make sense to turn that from being just a turbine to being a whole system; the turbine, the PV (solar) panels, the battery storage and the energy manager.”

Christchurch company Enatel have built an energy centre which comprises an energy manager, battery chargers and communications integration so the system can be remotely monitored.

Traditionally, wind turbines are constructed with multiple blades, attached to a fixed hub.

The Thinair 102’s single 1.8 metre carbon/ glass fibre epoxy hybrid blade is quieter than a multiple bladed turbine and has advantages in efficiency, manufacturing cost and reliability.

It has a freely teetering hub design that allows the blade’s angle to change in response to variations in wind speed.

As a result the Thinair turbine makes efficient use of strong and gusty wind, harnessing it to generate extra energy.

This approach is quieter than the traditional method of angling a rotor to the wind.

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The Thinair wind turbine makes efficient use of strong and gusty wind, harnessing it to generate extra energy.

The inclusion of two equally-spaced counterweights balances the rotor and allows the machine to operate dynamically like a three bladed wind turbine while maintaining the advantages of a single blade.

Maximum power output is 2.5 kilowatts, enough to meet the energy requirements of a well-designed, energy-efficient home and performance-wise compares favourably to the best-performing overseas models.

The design is the brain-child of Powerhouse Wind founders, former Fisher & Paykel engineers Bill Currie, Peter Shaw and Wayne O’Hara, and Richard Butler who still works for F& P. With a shared passion for developing sustainable energy, the innovators began to discuss the idea of a wind turbine.

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“When we decided to do the project we started from an absolutely blank sheet of paper; we had no preconception about what we wanted to do. We just wanted to build what would be the best turbine.” started from an absolutely blank sheet of paper; we had no preconception about what we wanted to do. We just wanted to build what would be the best turbine.”

The development of the turbine included field testing three units, working with Otago Polytechnic from 2013 to 2015 with the assistance of a Callaghan Innovation grant.

“We are very impressed with how we were supported by Otago Polytechnic, it was great.”

Powerhouse Wind has now sold 17 Thinair 102 units.

The Solomon Island’s installation is the second overseas order; the first was to Australia and the company is aiming to attract more international interest.

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The Thinair 102’s single 1.8 metre carbon/glass fibre epoxy hybrid blade is quieter than a multiple bladed turbine and has advantages in efficiency, manufacturing cost and reliability.

“There’s a great deal of interest to produce reliable systems that will provide power to small isolated groups of people.”

The school in Gela previously spent about half its budget in diesel for three hours of power a day.

With the installation of the power system there will be no ongoing cost of producing

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ENERGY » Assist Automotion and AV

Smart technologies help cut energy waste Russell Fredric Through the use of smart technology, Christchurchbased company Assist Group has a mission to help eliminate energy wastage in any building in any sector, from high-rise office blocks to hospitals and family homes.

Assist Group’s key specialised services, such as custom-designed smart automation, creates work spaces that have the right amount of light, at the right place and at the right time.

Assist Group comprises three divisions: Assist Electrical Ltd, undertakes all forms of residential and commercial electrical work, designing and installing energy efficient commercial lighting control and automation systems that can save tens of thousands of dollars in operating costs a year.

It has completed a myriad of large commercial projects including about 20 supermarkets, a sports stadium, hotels and office complexes, medical facilities and a hospitals, schools and universities and small and large retail facilities.

Sister company, Assist Automation Ltd, specialises in smart home technologies that integrate all the services in a house into a seamless and simple to use system that can be controlled from a smart phone or tablet, or from a single remote control.

Simplicity is the key to success.

No more multiple remotes on a coffee table and problems with incorrect menus or settings, then trying to figure out which button needs to be pushed to get a television to work again.

Assist Automation has completed hundreds of high-end homes throughout the South Island.

Residential clients have been impressed with Assist Automation’s communication and professionalism, as well as being delighted with the end result, including the simplicity of operation of music, media and energy control systems.

Using Assist’s smart technologies, on a cold day heating can be turned on before coming home

“No more multiple remotes on a coffee table and problems with incorrect menus or settings, then trying to figure out which button needs to be pushed to get a television to work again.” from work, people at the door can be seen on a security system and, where appropriate, let into a house while a homeowner is away without giving a key or a security system code.

Assist Energy Ltd is the group’s energy efficiency division.

It uses state of the art energy metering to provide real-time information on energy use, enabling the monitoring of where and when energy is being used.

After installing a system into one workplace, its owner realised his energy bills were very high because heating was being left on during the weekend.

After investigating, he found that the heating was being turned off when his staff left, but the remote control for the heat pump had a timer that turned the heat pump back on; the offices were being heated for 48 hours each weekend when no one was at work.

Without the visibility of the system installed by Assist Energy Ltd, there was no way to identify why the electricity bills seemed so high.

Assist Group employs 18 staff and offers a range of services that can be either complementary or integrated in any situation.

It can create a range of turn-key solutions, whether for a commercial facility using a combination of electrical services with automated lighting, heating and audio-visual, or in the case of a residential home, “anything that is connected by a cable”.

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CB Civil and Drainage, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing contractors, has been deeply involved in restoring Christchurch’s earthquake damaged stormwater and wastewater networks.

Experience honed ‘in the trenches’ Kelly Deeks CB Civil and Drainage has been working hard underground to get Christchurch’s earthquake damaged stormwater and wastewater networks repaired or replaced on dozens of projects across the city.

CB Civil is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing contractors, and employs more than 45 permanent staff with branches in Auckland and Christchurch. A member of Civil Contractors New Zealand, CB Civil and Drainage prides itself on a ‘can-do’ attitude.

The team at CB Civil and Drainage boasts more than 25 years of experience in a wide variety of settings, including all aspects of drainage works, sheetpiling, well-point de-watering, culverts, and minor civil structures.

CB Civil and Drainage’s ‘in the trench experience’, problem solving skills, and collaborative approach ensures the success of all undertaken projects.

“The soil is soft wet peat which means we have to deal with difficult ground conditions.”

Back in 2014/15, CB Civil and Drainage completed an award winning renewal of the Sumner Scarborough stormwater and wastewater networks.

The scope of work included the renewal of more than three kilometres of stormwater and wastewater infrastructure from 100mm to 375mm using PVC, PE, concrete pipes, and manhole/sump structures to 3m deep, including well-point de-watering and overpumping.

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He says overall good communication and forward planning were all essential elements in mitigating the risks involved in this project.

“Our team’s collaborative approach and technical ability ensured that, despite these challenges, we were able to deliver this project safely, on time, to specification, and within budget.

We also won the Fulton Hogan Environmental Award for this project.”

A project recently completed in Bishopdale provided many challenges for CB Civil and Drainage, such as poor ground conditions, strong existing flows, concrete encased existing services, and a tight timeframe for project completion.

“The soil is a soft wet peat which means we have to deal with difficult ground conditions,” says Jamie. “We had to open 20m to 30m of trench at a time to install the piles.

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CONTRACTING » Cromwell Certified Concrete

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Cromwell Certified Concrete’s consistent production quality is a hallmark which has been recognised for many years.

The company featured in the New Zealand Ready Mix Concrete Association’s (NZRMCA) 2016 annual awards late last year, winning the regional Plant Audit Certificate of Excellence award.

Cromwell Certified Concrete owner Brian McNulty says his company, which is a joint venture with Firth Industries, has won the award at least five times.

“The concrete has to be tested to New Zealand standards a specific numbers of times every year for the plant to keep its certification. It’s quite a complicated process.”

The plant audit scheme operates to audit NZRMCA member’s ready mixed concrete plants as defined in New Zealand Standard NZS 3104:2003 Concrete Production.

For specifiers and purchasers of concrete, it provides an independent and rigorous audit of the quality systems in place at a ready-mixed concrete plant.

Without the scheme, purchasers and specifiers would be faced with a costly and time consuming

audit of concrete quality for each construction project.

The scheme operates independently from the management of the NZRMCA both in respect of membership of its plant audit committee and finance matters.

To eliminate any possible conflict of interests, ready mixed concrete plants using the scheme are charged separate fees from any NZRMCA subscriptions.

Certified concrete plant audits are undertaken by members of a committee with backgrounds as professional engineers and registered engineering associates who have extensive experience in the concrete production industry.

In order to meet the criteria to be considered for an award, Cromwell Certified Concrete’s audit

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included checking mean concrete strengths and coefficients of variation, aggregate quality, mixer efficiency tests, laboratory equipment calibration, production and testing record keeping, plant operator performance and the effectiveness of plant engineer’s monitoring of quality controls.

Any plants which fail to meet the criteria have their audit certificate removed; this can be reinstated with at least 30 results indicating compliance with NZS 3104:2003.

“If a client calls and orders 20mPa concrete, we guarantee that it will meet or exceed that criteria.

“Everything has got to have an assurance that it meets the standards; trucks, mixers and concrete.

Everything is checked and double checked.”

Brian McNulty attributes Cromwell Certified Concrete’s consistent quality to employing “good

“If a client calls and orders 20mPa concrete, we guarantee that it will meet or exceed that criteria. Everything has got to have an assurance that it meets the standards; trucks, mixers and concrete.

staff who know what they are doing.”

“It makes my job a lot easier. I trust my staff, they are out there doing everything properly.”

He also appreciates the loyalty shown by its company’s customers which has resulted in a solid client base.

Cromwell Certified Concrete employs six fulltime and three casual staff and runs a modern fleet of six concrete trucks.

Iit is part of a family of three company’s which also includes McNulty’s Transport and Amisfield Quarry.

With the local construction industry still booming, there is no seasonal element to the work flow and work is steady year-round, even during winter.

The company’s quality focus is backed by its capacity to undertake significant concrete pours for large construction projects.

Recent examples of these include 1200 cubic metres poured late last year for PlaceMakers new Alexandra premises and 700 cubic metres for Truss Tech, Cromwell, during December and January.

The versatility of concrete makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from large scale construction and roads, to driveways, retaining walls, paving and highly polished flooring.

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CONTRACTING » Refrigeration Supplies

July | August Business South

Keeping up with latest technology Russell Fredric Improvements in technology, more efficient power consumption and new models means there has never been a better time to install a Daikin heat pump, Refrigeration Supplies owner Hayden Sutherland says.

Refrigeration Supplies is a third generation Southland company which has a 20 year relationship with Daikin.

Daikin is the world’s largest air conditioning company and is always updating its units with the latest technology, Hayden Sutherland says.

Daikin heat pumps use a relatively new, more efficient refrigerant which operates at higher coefficient of performance, the ratio between the heating or cooling power input and capacity output; higher COP’s equate to lower operating costs.

“Daikin are the most energy efficient heat pumps in Australasia,” he says.

With a seven star Energy Star rating, depending on the model, power input of 0.62 of a kilowatts produces up to 3.6 kilowatts of heating output.

A new floor mounted model now available, Nexura, features state-of-the-art heating technology.

“It is the only heat pump of its type on the market that is capable of radiant heating.”

Because the radiant heat is still created by refrigeration technology Hayden says that there is no difference in power consumption to conventional heat pumps.

Daikin’s US7 model is unique in that it also offers both humidification and dehumidification functions.

For tech savvy users, Daikin’s D-Mobile app enables a smart-phone or tablet to operate a wallmounted heat pump unit via Wi-Fi or the internet from virtually anywhere, which means a home can be warmed before its occupants get in the door at any time of the day or night.

Hayden says it is important for people to get professional advice about installation.

Common traps are installing heat pumps which are too small for the area they are heating or incorrectly positioned indoor and outdoor units.

In the commercial sector Refrigeration Supplies has decades of experience in the the design, installation and service of refrigeration needs for a wide range of applications for water

Refrigeration Supplies is a third generation Southland company which has a 20 year relationship with Daikin. chilling equipment, cool stores, display cabinets, hospitality, supermarkets, marine and dairy farm milk cooling.

The company is the designer of the patented DUCK - dairy unit cooling kit – system.

Refrigeration engineer Lance Jefcoate says the DUCK system covers a vast range of equipment for many applications within the dairy sector.

He believes there are advantages, such better flexibility to upgrade, for clients in dealing with

a local company which has custom designed a system from scratch.

“Not every farm is identical in its makeup. We get a lot of farms that will start off in the first year with 500 cows and the next year they are milking 700 or 800 cows.”

“We take that into account when designing and building a new unit, but we also take into account future expansion needs as well.”

There is increasing awareness among farmers

of the energy consumption of their refrigeration systems. Because milk cooling accounts for about 30% of the total energy costs of operating a dairy unit, Refrigeration Supplies is always looking closely at enhancing the efficiency of the systems.

It is presently designing a DUCK system based on the need for dairy farmers to meet upcoming Ministry of Primary Industries rule changes effective from June 1 2008 for cooling milk to specific temperatures within specific time-frames.

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There has never been a better time to install a Daikin heat pump, says Refrigeration Supplies owner Hayden Sutherland.

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CONTRACTING » Remarkables Tools and Safety

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Small company with a big reach Kelly Deeks Remarkables Tools and Safety is a small company with big capabilities, with about 38,000 different part numbers in the system and selling to more than 800 clients and their sales staff.

Company manager Peter Lormans started at GTM Supplies in 2000 and he and his wife Anne bought the business in 2014. They turned it into Remarkables Tools and Safety, from a corporate to a family-owned company, and increased turnover by 60%.

Remarkables Tools and Safety is geared towards the trade market rather than the home DIYer, offering quality products and good advice.

“We’ve got a lot of knowledge and if we don’t know something, we’ll find out,” Peter says.

About 70 per cent of Remarkables Tools and Safety’s products are sold directly from the shelf, and the company’s knowledge and experience of the industry also enables it to source specialist products.

“A customer came in looking for a left-hand fractional plug tap, a very specialised tool, and we were able to source it and it arrived the next day,” Peter says.

“The vast knowledge we have on where to source tools is a huge thing for us, and our customers. In this case, it meant the kitchen the customer was working on could operate that weekend.”

Another recent request had Remarkables Tools and Safety source some special bunding to prevent an oil leak from getting into the Kawarau River on the big Kawarau Falls bridge project currently underway at Frankton.

“We got it here in four days,” says Peter. “It’s that ability we pride ourselves on. If you want it – we will get it.”

Remarkables Tools and Safety has a large amount of stock and specialises in individual power tools, hand tools including Teng Tools, engineering and welding supplies, generators,

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water blasters, lifting products, and safety gear, including height safety equipment.

Anne has taken on the safety equipment specialisation and has been doing it for about 10 years. The safety side of the business has doubled since 2014, and Anne has a huge amount of knowledge to help Remarkables Tools and Safety clients comply with the latest health

and safety regulations, and look good while they’re doing it.

“As well as continually keeping up with changing health and safety standards, Anne also works really hard at keeping up with the latest trends in safety clothing,” Peter says.

Having grown very quickly, Remarkables Tools and Safety now needs more room to display a

larger quantity of stock, however Peter knows he is already in the right place in the heart of Queenstown’s industrial area on Glenda Drive.

Now employing four and a half full time equivalents, the team at Remarkables Tools and Safety includes a mobile tools and safety shop on the road, servicing clients throughout Central Otago with stock in the van.

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Corrosion Control NZ is the importer of the CorrosionX range of 50 different products, some of which are very specialised, into New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Corrosion Control NZ director Tom Muller says CorrosionX is dedicated to battling corrosion in any form, shape, or size.

It is used and trusted by the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force, and is the only product available to the public which meets the US Navy’s latest corrosion prevention and control performance requirement.

New Zealand industry is also making the most of CorrosionX’s many benefits and it is now widely used by many of our power companies, ports, fishing companies, and transport operators.

The corrosion range includes products and sprayers for aviation, marine, automotive, motorhomes, maintenance, industrial, household, agricultural, and general purposes, and Tom says it is time for the general public and those operating motorhomes, boat trailers, and 4WDs to find out how well it would work for them.

“Corrosion is everywhere, from your lawn

mower to your garden gate, and the amount of money we spend in New Zealand on preventable rust is as much as our military budget, or 2.1% of our national product.”

CorrosionX is far more advanced than traditional kerosene based products, some of which have been around since WWII. Those products have a volatile organic content (VOC) of about 72%, leaving only 8% of active product in the can. CorrosionX has a VOC of only 7%, which gives it the New Zealand MPI classification for toxicity C11, in class with lanolin.

“If kids touch it, it doesn’t matter, it can be used in cow sheds, fishing boats and vineyards. It doesn’t go through your skin, it doesn’t damage you, there is nothing harmful about it.”

CorrosionX is also non-flammable, and non-harmful to rubber, neoprene, and plastic. It can be applied over wet and already rusty surfaces, making it ideal to rescue equipment or to do preventative maintenance. “That, combined with the fact CorrosionX is safe to 39,000 volts makes it a favourite for anyone using electrics and electronics, from drone operators to our nation’s electricity providers,” Tom says.

CorrosionX works by polar bonding, actually killing existing rust and corrosion and providing long-term protection on any metal surface.

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CONTRACTING » Smart Lift

Clever lifts for tricky situations Karen Phelps It’s an easy company catchphrase – putting the customer first. But Dunedin based company Smart Lift has set itself apart in the market by truly living up to this philosophy – even if it means directing a customer somewhere else.

“If we can’t solve a customer’s problem and know of someone else that can we will point them in the right direction. This is a new concept for many customers but one which they value with many showing their appreciation for our honesty by calling on us the next time they need help,” says Hazel Brightwell-Guy who owns Smart Lift with husband Paul.

But this doesn’t happen often as Smart Lift has also set itself apart by being the go-to company for those with tricky problems requiring the assistance of a crane or EWP. This has even seen the company make its own equipment on occasion in order to get the job done.

Smart Lift Ltd was started in 2007 in Dunedin

by Paul, a crane operator for many years, who identified a gap in the market for a small crane service. The company now includes depots in Timaru and Christchurch meaning it can service the whole South Island. The client base is broad and includes building maintenance and inspection, construction and demolition, heavy machinery repair, glazing and roofing, ship building and plant maintenance. Clients range from local individuals to tradespeople and international corporates.

Hazel says that Smart Lift is the only crane company in New Zealand specialising in spider cranes, small city cranes and glass lifting equipment. Truck cranes, tracked spider man lifts (mobile elevating work platforms or cherry pickers) and scissor lifts round out the fleet. Other equipment includes manual forklifts, telescopic material handlers, manual cranes, specialist glass lifting vacuum units and glass trollies.

Hazel says the tracked spider man lifts are particularly popular and offer a number of advantages due to the rubber tracks and spider legs. They can fit into confined spaces, fitting through most doorways and around obstacles.

The spider legs also enable them to be set up on uneven sites and, as weight is spread more than with normal wheeled machines, they are ideal for delicate sites such as wooden floors, tiles and grassed areas.

They can also carry the 200kg SWL over their entire working range. Most machines are ecofriendly with the option to run on electricity meaning no noise and no fumes. Biodegradable grease and oils are used where possible. All equipment is well serviced and maintained with up to date safety certificates.

Computerised safety over rides mean the equipment will not operate beyond its safe working

Smart Lift is the only crane company specialising in spider cranes, small city cranes and glass lifting equipment.

Our aim is to continue to grow, investing in the latest equipment with an eye to reaching greater heights and better solutions.’ capacity, for example if the machine is not stable or level. Machines can be dry hired or Smart Lift can provide operators. They also generally transport machines to and from sites saving clients time and hassle.

Hazel says that from the outset the Smart Lift vision was to offer customers alternative solutions to their lifting requirements and it continues to deliver on this promise.

“At Smart Lift ‘no’ is not a word we like to use.

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ENGINEERING » Ashburton Engineering

Structural steel key service for firm Kim Newth Ashburton Engineering is making good use of its long experience as an old established family business to adapt and innovate in order to keep up with changing times.

Founded in 1975 by four local men, the firm later ended up being run by two of the original founding couples, Ian and Shirley Begbie and Mike and Maureen Boon. Eventually, the baton was passed to Mike and Maureen’s son Paul and his wife Debbie, who bought out the Begbie’s share of the business in 2012.

Prior to that, Paul and Debbie had spent time living in Perth where Paul had worked in the structural engineering sector with his brother Stephen, and Debbie had started a career in real estate.

Soon after they took up the reins at Ashburton Engineering, the firm moved to new premises in Bryant Street, Tinwald, ushering in a period of change to diversify and strengthen the business.

“In past years, irrigators used to be a really big focus for Ashburton Engineering,” Debbie explains.

“We built a lot of irrigators and associated parts, but when the centre pivots came in we had to diversify as that irrigator work was just not in as high demand anymore.

“Structural engineering has become our mainstay. Paul picked up a lot of experience in this area in Perth and was able to bring that knowledge back.”

Since 2012, the firm has doubled its staff and now employs 11 people, four of whom are field specialists in structural steel work.

Ashburton Engineering today offers a wide range of services including mechanical services, customisation and design, fabrication, machining, overhauls, repairs, turning and welding.

“We manufacture seed bins for seed companies, safety cages for fork lifts and airplane hangar doors. Some of the other work we undertake includes carrying out repairs on farm trucks and farm machinery, making tool boxes and other general engineering. This year we have made a lot of trailers for various clients including MacDon Trailers for the CLAAS Harvest Centre.”

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Ashburton Hospital, Westburn Courts, Allenton Medical Centre, Mainland Coachwork and a number of new homes.

“We are finding more architects want to put structural steel into residential properties for strengthening purposes and we have also been doing a lot of earthquake strengthening on existing buildings.”

As managing director, Paul handles all quotes and organises the team of experienced staff, many of whom have been with the firm for years.

Paul’s son Mitch, an engineer by trade, is the

firm’s head foreman.

Debbie manages administration and also juggles this with her work as a real estate agent for Bayleys. The couple’s two adult children, Gemma, 25 and Liam, 20 are busy forging careers of their own. Gemma is an architectural designer working for Chilton + Mayne Architecture Ltd while Liam is completing

an apprenticeship as a diesel mechanic with Ashburton Contracting Ltd (ACL).

“They’re all still at home with their partners so we try to get away to the beach in the weekend,” laughs Debbie, who says they share a wonderful lifestyle at Lake Hood but also appreciate their bach bolthole at Rangitata where Paul can go fishing.

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HORTICULTURE » Coolcumber Horticultural

Demand grows cucumber numbers Kim Newth What began more than 40 years ago as a horticultural hobby on a three-quarter acre piece of land near Kaiapoi has evolved into a 33 acre enterprise that just keeps on growing for the owners of Island Horticulture David and Deirdre Barton.

Demand for their hydroponically grown telegraph cucumbers – ‘Coolcumbers’ – has never been stronger. Two years ago, the couple toyed with the possibility of selling up and retiring but instead opted to carry on and are now actively expanding their operation with an investment of just over $1m in an additional half hectare of glasshouses, imported from Holland.

That represents an extra 9000 plants, on top of their existing productive base of more than 30,000 plants.

“It’s a huge expansion that reflects rapidly increasing demand,” Deirdre explains. “We believe it’s the product itself that’s creating its own demand because people know they can rely on getting the same product with the same nice flavour all the time.”

The couple are pleased they decided not to sell, noting that their present management structure is working extremely well, with manager Dianne Main taking very good care of the extensive growing operation. Island Horticulture currently employs 14 full-time staff altogether and is poised to add another four over the 2017/18 summer season.

A key producer for Foodstuffs, Island Horticulture supplies cucumbers to supermarkets throughout the South Island via Foodstuffs’ distribution centre.

It is all a long way from how David and Deirdre started out, growing tomatoes in a couple of old glasshouses in Clarkville, North Canterbury. Back then, David worked as a professional firefighter and horticulture was just a part-time hobby to earn a little supplementary income.

After growing tired of tomatoes, David tried raising a crop of cucumbers and found he really enjoyed it. “It’s the job satisfaction that got me hooked.”

Gradually, they began building up production until it reached a point where David was able to switch to working full-time in the glasshouses.

Technology has transformed the business over the years, with basic thermostats and hand operated vents giving way to efficient computer controlled systems. Year-round heating systems, derived from European practice, support plant growth and control diseases so spraying can be kept to a minimum. Plants are grown hydroponically in coco peat, with nutrients supplied through water.

“We like to say we enhance Mother Nature with what we do here.”

Along with the glasshouses, Island Horticulture has an extensive packing shed, equipped with the latest grading and wrapping equipment. The business has ranked as a top three finalist in the South Island Farmer of the Year event.

While cucumbers are grown year-round, light plays a strong role in production, which naturally falls away in winter along with demand.

Island Horticulture owners David and Deidre Barton are expanding their Kaiapoi operation by adding an additional half hectare of glasshouses imported from Holland. The $1 million investment represents an extra 9000 plants on top of a production base of around 30,000 plants.

“It’s a huge expansion that reflects rapidly increasing demand.”

Costs remain static throughout the year, offset to an extent by cucumbers fetching a higher price over the cooler months.

Telegraph cucumbers are packed with healthy vitamins and useful micronutrients, and help with digestion and cleaning cholesterol from the body.

Deirdre enjoys snacking on cucumber slices and hummus, but David admits his love of cucumbers does not extend beyond the glasshouse.

“I know we grow the best quality cucumbers around but I just don’t like eating them!”

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Cucumber plants are grown hydroponically in coco peat, with nutrients supplied through water. Year-round heating systems, derived from European practice, support plant growth and control diseases so spraying can be kept to a minimum.

Get growing with Harford Whether you are a commercial grower or home gardener, finding the right greenhouse design is easy with South Island greenhouse specialists Harford Greenhouses.

They offer a wide range of quality New Zealand made options, including also portable crop protectors, farm sheds, hydroponic supplies and more.

Home gardener greenhouse and growing tunnels are popular choices for the domestic market.

Harfords’ top commercial products include: MaxiSpan Greenhouse, delivering size and versatility at an affordable price; and Super MaxiSpan, a premium ridge vented, plastic skinned greenhouse.

“These are both roof ventilated and are mainly used by commercial vegetable growers, for crops such as cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuces,” explains Harford’s Director Doug Taylor, who began working for the business in 1992 before stepping up as its owner in 2015.

Harford Greenhouses use EVA film to provide outstanding crop protection.

This plastic film comes with a 45 month UV breakdown warranty and can easily be replaced.

Greenhouses are supplied as kitsets or on a full turnkey basis.

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Our philosophy is that if you buy a product from us, we want it to work for you. We won’t just sell you something and then walk away.”

Harfords supplies growers throughout New Zealand and exports to Australia and the wider Pacific Island region.

Clients include large-scale growing operations, such as Island Horticulture, Canterbury’s grower of ‘Coolcumber’ telegraph cucumbers.

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One of the latest to join the Harford range is the Portable Crop Protector, a versatile wide span shelter developed for the vegetable, flower and young stock rearing market.

“It has received a lot of interest from the flower industry, particularly from peony growers who have found it very useful as a way to stop moisture getting onto the flower heads and preventing rot when they’re ready to bloom.”

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“We are moving more and more to being a one-stop shop so people can buy a glasshouse or a greenhouse, a shed or various associated by-products including hydroponic supplies.”

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Conference inspires, educates Kelly Deeks

Water and soil biology featured prominently at the 2017 Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference in Marlborough.

motivational message which links his passion for water and a sustainable future with OWNZ’s values and vision.

Chef Bevan Smith of Riverstone Cafe, Oamaru, was back by popular demand for the conference’s Organic Feast, again delivering a meal to remember.

The conference closed with the International Organic Tasting, with a selection of wines carefully curated by Clive Dougall of Seresin Estate, liaising closely with Dan Gillett of Wine Diamonds and Scotch Wine Bar to secure an impressive tasting line-up.

“This tasting reaffirms the place of organic wines in the global wine world, and highlights that some of the world’s best fall into this category,” Stephanie says.

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Organic Winegrowers New Zealand (OWNZ) events and marketing manager Stephanie McIntyre says the committee worked tirelessly to secure a range of speakers to inspire, educate, and entertain this year’s conference, held in Marlborough.

This conference, themed Liquid, Life & Label, covered three significant topics.

“Water and microbiology featured strongly, with a variety of specialists sharing their research and discoveries,” she says.

These include Netafim agronomist Jamie Zapp, who helps growers throughout Australia to understand their crop’s water and fertilizer requirements, maximising their yields and improving their on-farm efficiencies.

He discussed his work developing, investigating and demonstrating sub-surface irrigation.

Carsten Heinmeyer from 2B Concept Consulting brought a wealth of knowledge, practical experience, and scientific research to the conference focused primarily on yeasts and microbiology.

Scientist in AgResearch, Lincoln’s Soil Biology group Dr Nicole Schon talked about her current research into earthworms and the benefits they bring to our ecosystems, and what can be done to enhance their populations.

Lincoln University associate professor Dr Hayley Ridgway spoke about the interaction of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi with grapevines, the benefits of these associations, and how viticulturists can enhance these microbial communities in their soil ecosystems.

On the third featured topic, marketing, OWNZ conference shared insights and stories, and challenges and successes in the marketing of organic wine.

Speakers on this topic included Huckleberry chief operating officer Richard Lees, who has taken New Zealand’s leading organic grocery company from three stores and 70 staff to 12 stores and close to 250 staff in the past two years. He says organics is now a global commercial movement, and New Zealand needs to embrace the chance afforded to us to develop robust, collaborative, and coherent strategies to see organic products continue to develop into the future.

Wine writer, radio and television host, and co-founder of personalised wine delivery service WineFriend, Yvonne Lorkin, has a close consumer connection through her various roles, shared her learnings from this ever-changing market with the OWNZ conference, looking directly at organic and biodynamic wines and the affiliated consumer interest.

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Winemaker proud to buck trends Kelly Deeks Marlborough’s Framingham Wines prides itself on its individuality, with each member of the team preferring to buck the mainstream trends, and its wines are the same.

Framingham Wines boasts what are arguably Marlborough’s oldest Riesling vines, which were planted in 1981 and some of the first vines in the area grafted on phylloxera resistant rootstock.

Company founder Rex Brooke-Taylor grew grapes for other wineries, and through that process the fruit coming off his vineyard became very well recognised.

The Framingham name first appeared on the back of a Grove Mill bottle of Riesling in the mid 1980s. In 1994, Framingham Wines launched its own brand and the name appeared first on the front label of a bottle of 1994 Riesling which was initially sold domestically and received a lot of accolades and gold medals.

Today Framingham Wines is owned by Sogrape, the largest family-owned wine company in Portugal, and its range has increased to include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, and Montepulciano.

In previous years it has also produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinotage, Merlot, Merlot-Malbec, Chenin Blanc, and Methode Champenoise.

Framingham Wines managing director Tom Trolove says the company is now exporting 80 per cent of its product to 48 different markets around the world, where it is sold mainly in fine dining restaurants.

He says the company is all about the individual, and it recognises both its staff and the 20,000 visitors it welcomes every year for who they are and what they do. “We pride ourselves in being out of the mainstream, and our wines are like that too,” he says. “Our Sauvignon Blanc has a portion of wild fermentation involved, and our Rieslings are crazily good,” he says. “Because they’re made from that old material, they’ve really got a lot of character.”

Winemaker Dr Andrew Hedley has just completed his 16th vintage for Framingham Wines.

A doctor of organic chemistry and a self-taught winemaker who fell in love with Framingham Rieslings, he has since broadened his skills into all the other varieties produced by Framingham.

Framingham Wines “makes the best wine it possibly can then goes to find the people who appreciate it,” says managing director Tom Trolove.

Framingham’s F Series allows Andrew the freedom to experiment with wild fermentation, new varieties, and new techniques, and the best of what is learned from the F Series is incorporated into the Framingham range.

“Such as our Sauvignon Blanc which is predominantly made in stainless steel, but is also wild fermented in old French oak barrels,” Tom says. “Our F Series allows for innovation, and therefore improvement.” He says Framingham doesn’t go to the market and ask what it wants, rather makes the best wine it possibly can then goes to find the people who appreciate it.

“We want to keep adding layers of interest into the wine industry,” he says. “Andrew is very proud of all the wines he makes and he has to make sure that works year in, year out. I think that’s the ticket in this industry – to make sure your winemakers are hitting their straps year in and year out, and keeping them inspired and interested and what they’re doing.” Inspiration is never far away at Framingham Wines, where there is always music playing on the

stereo, and the courtyard is adorned with quotes from musicians, artists, and revolutionaries.

“You won’t find any Britney Spears, but you’ll find people like Johnny Cash and John Lennon and people who have really crafted their own direction in the world,” Tom says.

“That’s where we find a lot of inspiration.”

Framingham Wines has hosted the Harvest Concert for the past seven years, which sees about 500 people come to the winery in March to celebrate the harvest and enjoy some of New Zealand’s best musical talent.

Company viticulturist James Bowskill and his guitar appear in the line up.

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Preserving quality a long-term view Kelly Deeks After a surprising grape-growing season thanks to little sun and a couple of cyclones, Clos Henri Vineyard winemaker and general manager Damien Yvon feels such a vintage reminds winegrowers it is vital to take a long-term view when it comes to difficult times.

“Every bottle of wine bears the name Marlborough New Zealand, and we have to be careful,” he says. “We are the guardians of our land and our reputation. Preserving quality will contribute to the sustainability of our region regardless of what Mother Nature inflicts on us.

Some would love to be in our position, living off this great piece of land, so let’s not waste the opportunity.”

He says Marlborough winemakers are making a product that is driving a lot of value behind it, and as such they always need to collectively strive for quality, preserve it, and make sure their products are for the customer.

“Is our goal as growers and entrepreneurs to consistently drive value up? This is a question we’ve always got to be reminded of when we get to work every morning.”

Damien runs Clos Henri Vineyard under the southern foothills of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley for the famous Sancerre, France winegrowing family of Henri Bourgeois. Henri was an eighth generation winegrower, one of Sancerre’s pioneering winegrowers, and the first in his family to concentrate his efforts into full-time wine production.

Damien says Sancerre is the spiritual home of Sauvignon Blanc and both the region and the Bourgeois family have earned a reputation for premium winegrowing.

In the early 1990s, the Bourgeois family started to explore other areas and spent 10 years travelling the world to find another piece of land where they could do something similar to what they were doing in Sancerre.

“All they were growing was Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, and that was not to change,” Damien says. “They ended up in New Zealand for the first time in 1999 and fell in love with the place.”

Beside the fact the family was excited by the great winegrowing potential this land offered, they had to deal with the fact they were going into business in a country they didn’t really know, and New Zealand was one place they felt the most secure.

“They saw things were clean here in the way of doing business. It took them 10 years, and they didn’t make the decision lightly to come here.”

Marlborough was an obvious choice for Sauvignon Blanc, and the Bourgeois family felt Pinot Noir was a serious contender for the region as well.

Clos Henri Vineyard was established from scratch, high up in the valley on a 110ha sheep pasture.

Its name, while French, signifies a strong tie to

the piece of New Zealand the company is working on.

Clos, from the French for ‘enclosed’, is a walled vineyard which protects grapes from theft as well as climate. On buying the farm, the Bourgeois family had the idea they would only crop from that piece of land to keep the wine with a strong identity to one single piece of land.

There are now 45ha of organically grown grapes on the farm with the majority of the land in grazing, forestry, and native planting.

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Organic pioneer reaping rewards Karen Phelps Marlborough based Konrad Wines have been at the forefront of the organic wine industry in New Zealand and being early adopters is paying real dividends.

The company has just received a gold medal for its 2016 Konrad Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc at the recent 2017 New Zealand Organic Wine Awards.

“Out of 63 wines ours stood out. This shows we are producing consistently great wines in accordance with organic principles,” says company managing director Konrad Hengstler.

“Even though we don’t get a premium for producing organic wine it’s a big help in marketing it as it gives us a point of difference in a competitive industry.

‘We are on the wine list of top restaurants in cities such as Melbourne and around the world with organic wine becoming more appealing to consumers.”

Konrad wines are fully owned by Konrad and wife Sigrun, who work alongside their team of professionals.

The decision to go organic was an easy one, says Konrad, to reduce environmental impact and create the opportunity to distinguish the brand within the consumer market.

He says that Marlborough produces high quality wines due to the high sunshine hours and cold nights, which gives the grapes a long, slow period of ripening.

“Out of 63 wines, ours stood out. This shows we are producing consistently great wines in accordance with organic principals.”

“This is what gives our grapes fresh vibrant fruit flavours and aromas,” he explains.

“We are very proud of our range of wines and our key focus is on quality and a commitment to reasonable pricing that is value for money for the customer. Consistent flavours and quality have placed us as one of the top wine producers both nationally and internationally, where we now export to 19 countries around the world.”

Konrad, who visits all of the company’s distributors throughout the world annually, notes that in his time in Marlborough he has seen the industry develop. For example the region has gone from producing green, grassy character sauvignon blanc, meant to be drunk quickly, to a more European style that is heavier on the mid palette and longer on the back palette and can be kept for five years in the cellar.

He says that New Zealand is now recognised as the number one wine producer in the world for

Konrad Hengstler, managing director and co-owner of Konrad Wines with wife Sigrun, says producing organic wine gives his company a point of difference in a competitive industry. high quality premium wines and New Zealand wine per litre is the most expensive wine being imported in the United Kingdom. Konrad says that over the years there has been a steady growth in organics and the industry aim is to have 20% of all vineyards converted to organic by 2020.

He says Sauvignon Blanc is still trending, while varieties such as Riesling and Pinot Gris starting to

trend while Pinot Noir is consistently popular. There is an overall trend toward high quality aromatic wines.

“You can’t make good wine from bad grapes and it’s very hard to make bad wine from good grapes,” says Konrad. “We’re constantly hands on in the vineyard as this is the most important part of producing quality wines.”

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Care suites snapped up at village Kim Newth A boutique retirement village in the heart of Opawa has recently welcomed new residents, following completion of a new multi-million development in late April 2017.

Included in the architecturally designed addition at Chatswood Retirement Village are 10 beautiful new one and two bedroom apartments, along with nine care suites, two studios and two hospital rooms.

“We are one of the first in Christchurch to offer truly spacious care suites that are much larger than a standard rest home room or hospital room,” says Rhonda Sherriff, co-owner of Chatswood.“ “They have their own kitchenette and a spacious ensuite bathroom. These are rooms that people can purchase and remain in for life and have up to full hospital level care. Our new studios also deliver up to that level of care.”

Demand for these new rooms has been very strong. “I have to say we have been swamped – in fact, they have all sold!”

New apartments, decorated and finished to a high quality contemporary standard, are also selling fast at Chatswood. Several are already occupied. Offering spacious open plan living, these apartments include dishwasher and laundry facilities, an ensuite (plus additional toilet in the two bedroom apartment), a private patio with garden views and a 24 hour nurse call system.

“We are currently committed to a single storey facility,” Rhonda observes. “We believe that’s important. We also want to deliver the highest standard of décor. We spent some time last year working through that to make sure we would have really beautiful fittings.”

Hospital rooms have been designed to meet the comfort and care needs of residents with each room having its own ensuite, private telephone, TV and Sky connection, underfloor heating with individual room controls and a 24 hour nurse call system.

The village has dedicated staff committed to providing the best quality care, including registered and enrolled nurses, care givers, housekeeping staff, diversional therapist and chef.

• to page 116 Outings, gatherings and social activities give plenty of opportunities for companionship at the Chatswood Retirement Village in Opawa.

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Ten new one and two bedroom apartments, along with nine care suites, two studios and two hospital rooms are part of a new multi-million dollar development at Chatswood retirement village.

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Strong sense of community at Chatswood • from page 114 Scheduled outings, gatherings and social activities give plenty of opportunities for companionship and friendship. Regular exercise classes, along with hairdressing and beauty services, are also part of village life. “This is a very friendly environment where we pride ourselves on knowing each and every one of our residents, their family members, and their care needs.”

Similarly, great care is taken over the grounds with experienced gardener Ron Kendrick heavily involved in landscaping. Planned for the next phase of development is “a magnificent garden swale” with a water feature that is poised to be another gracious new addition.

As well as providing continuity of care, a strong sense of community, beautiful architectural design and landscaping, Chatswood Retirement Village is also very much at home in its neighbourhood.

“Opawa School is on our back boundary and so we do involve children from the school with our community here. We recently hosted drinks and nibbles for our immediate neighbours to thank them for putting up with all the building work and extra traffic.

“We’re also looking at holding a community barbecue in the near future to encourage residents to come in and meet us.”

This privately owned boutique village opened its first new extension several years’ ago, comprising 28 hospital beds and 14 studios and apartments.

This latest development was designed by Paul Foley Design Ltd and built by Armitage Williams Construction.

Along with the new suites, rooms and apartments, the new addition also includes an additional lounge area, adding to the village’s existing lounge and dining spaces.

Building consent is now being sought for the next stage of development that will deliver another six new apartments, (predominantly two bedroom apartments).

“I have to say we have been swamped – in fact they have all sold!”

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Courtyard Montessori Preschool is breaking new ground accepting two-year-olds and is building a new classroom to suit the younger age group..

Preschool lowers age threshold Kelly Deeks After more than 30 years in business, Courtyard Montessori Preschool is changing its model from accepting children when they are close to three years of age, to now accepting two year olds with a brand new, purpose built classroom designed specifically to suit both the educational and caretaking requirements of the younger age group.

The team at Courtyard Montessori Preschool is excited about rising to the new challenge of catering to a different level of learning, and also to appealing to a greater market of families.

“For a while now we’ve had families showing an interest in coming to Courtyard Montessori, but because their child wasn’t old enough or wasn’t toilet trained, they’ve gone on to a waiting list. In the meantime, the child settles in somewhere else,” says Courtyard Montessori Preschool Principal Shelagh Powell.

“Now we’re responding to the market and recognising our competition, and there is plenty of that. We’ve sat traditionally where we are for a long time, and we’ve now stepped out of our comfort zone.”

The new classroom, designed by Noel Strez Architects, is being built by Bushnell Builders on the Courtyard Montessori site.

It is attached to the existing homestead in such a way its complementary to the villa that already exists on site. It will be ready for use in August, and will cater for two to three year olds, with a quiet area for naps and a bathroom geared towards changing nappies.

“It’s going to be a lovely place for children to develop a sense of wellbeing and belonging in conjunction with basic skills and routines for when the time comes to transition into the three to six classroom,” Shelagh says.

She says Courtyard Montessori decided on a new age limit of two years rather than babies, since

that’s the age kids start to show more of their social skills. They want to interact with other children, and are comfortable being separated from their parents or caregivers.

As a Montessori school, Courtyard Montessori Preschool does things a bit differently from the free play model of your standard preschool.

The method of Montessori education is a child-centred educational approach, with particular didactic models placed in a prepared environment and structured into different curriculum areas of numeracy, literacy, environmental, practical life, sensorial, and art. Children work with a variety of activities within these areas that emphasise learning as a process determined by the age, stage, and level of development of individual children, according to their interests and skills. All activities across the curriculum areas start simply and grow in complexity, thereby keeping children interested and challenged.

“Our teachers are always watching and introducing children to activities they are showing an interest in,” Shelagh says. “The Montessori method affords children independence in regard to their own learning, and fosters curiosity and exploration in children. There is a sense of order in the classroom, as children complete each activity before moving on to the next stage, and we teachers can be very quick to recognise where there could be issues for some children.”

With three to six year olds in the same classroom, the younger children learn from the older ones, and the older children become the helpers and the role models for the younger children.

From its location in the heart of Somerfield in Somerfield Street, Courtyard Montessori is close to Cashmere, Thorrington, and Somerfield Schools, and Shelagh says the general feedback is Montessori children transitioning to school have initiative, show resilience, and practice a high level of independence.

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HOSPITALITY » The Rocks Restaurant

The Rocks receives rave reviews Kelly Deeks Spectacular food and welcoming service has seen Invercargill restaurant The Rocks receive excellent reviews and a top five ranking on tripadvisor.co.nz for the past several years.

The Rocks owner and chef Tony Chilton says The Rocks serves a good variety of Kiwi food with a twist, with everything on the menu fresh and local.

“We try to hit the mark with everyone who comes through the door,” he says. “ We want our customers to have continued satisfaction from the start to the finish of their meal.

We don’t back off on flavours. A lot of restaurants make food mild and mellow, but we make it robust and delicious.”

He says Invercargill can provide everything in the way of produce, in particular The Rocks uses great and locally supplied venison, fish, and beef.

“We use the best produce we can source, and we try to get our customers the best of everything we can provide.”

Tony has been running The Rocks and its adjacent Shop 5 function venue since 2009, having completed his training at The Strathern Inn in Invercargill at age 17.

“I was brought up on a farm and originally I wanted to work outside when I first left school, but once I started cooking, that turned around pretty quickly,” he says.

Tony’s cooking success was fairly immediate.

He was a head chef at age 17, and has run kitchens ever since. He owned and operated his own restaurant in Te Anau for five years in the late 1990s.

Settling back in Invercargill and eager to work for himself again, Tony bought The Rocks and Shop 5 eight years ago and hasn’t looked back.

The Rocks is a 45 seat restaurant located inside Courtville Place arcade in Invercargill’s central city.

It is open from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, and offers indoor and enclosed outdoor dining.

Shop 5 next door is the function room which can cater for 55 people for a wide array of events including birthday parties and corporate functions.

It includes a self-contained bar, a music system, a big screen, a lounge area, and access to the sheltered outdoor area.

Tony says there is a huge difference between running his Invercargill restaurant and running his previous venture in Te Anau.

“Te Anau is full of seasonal people and we would have customers who would only stop in once or twice in any given year,” he says. “The market there is a lot less fickle than here in Invercargill, where we’re working with a client base in a city that’s constant.”

He has gone on to impress his constant client base over the past eight years, turning eating out into an art form, and providing a menu which excites the taste buds.

The chef has stepped out of the kitchen in the

“We try to hit the mark with everyone who comes through the door.”

“Robust and delicious” flavours on offer at The Rocks have seen the Invercargill eatery receive a top-five ranking on tripadvisor for the past several years. past couple of years to work on his business rather than in it.

While it was difficult at first to come out of the kitchen, Tony is now well into his managing director’s role and has developed a new passion for working on his business.

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INDEX »

Powerhouse Wind.............................94

ABL Dunedin.....................................62

Enterprise Dunedin...........................42 .

Ezy Kitchens......................................92

Apollo Projects..................................17

Formatt Bespoke Joinery..................87

Refrigeration Supplies....................100

Architecture van Brandenburg..........46

Framingham Wines........................111

Remarkables Tools and Safety........102

Ashburton Engineering...................106

Gibbons Construction........................80

Roger Gilchrist Builders....................60

Assist Automation.............................96

Hallmark Group................................90

Safari Construction...........................66

Ball Developments............................24

Hanham & Philp Contractors............26

Scenic Group Hotels.........................10

Blasting and Coating Services..........48

Hanley’s Farm ...................................6

Simpson Residential.........................86

Boulder Point Precinct......................15

Harley Builders.................................36

Stalwart Construction.......................38

CB Civil.............................................97

Harraways........................................44

Smartlift.........................................104

C Brown Builders..............................58

IMB Construction..............................81

Stonewood Homes Dunedin..............56

Chatswood Retirement Village.......114

Jennian Homes Canterbury...............69

The Greenstone Group......................12

Clarence Street Motels.......................3

John Garlick Builders........................74

The Rocks Restaurant.....................118

Clearwater Construction...................20

Konrad Wines.................................113

Totalspan Marlborough.....................83

Clos Henri Vineyard........................112

Masterwood Joinery.........................88

Turnkey Homes.................................64

Cobb & Co Dunedin...........................50

Morel Construction...........................79

Westmore Construction......................8

Colin O’Neill Builders........................76

Otago Polytechnic.............................52

Ultimate Developments.....................32

Coolcumber Island Horticultural.....108

Packit Packaging...............................55

Waterloo Business Park....................16

Courtyard Montessori.....................117

Peter Ray Homes Christchurch.........72

Zbuilt Construction............................40

Cromwell Certified Concrete.............98

Platinum Homes...............................30

DS Construction................................37

Portabuild.........................................84

A Campbell Builders.........................68

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The company had its beginnings a decade ago and has grown in size considerably since the Christchurch earthquakes to meet demand, he says. Maaka gained experience in a factory environment learning all about glass, double glazing and the furnacing procedure before starting New Era Glazing. “I was fortunate to work alongside contractors with many years experience and their training, coupled with my inquisitive nature to problem solving, has helped me identify solutions to installations otherwise deemed impossible,” he says.

“As my experience developed I became inspired to expand and pass on my knowledge to allow bigger and more complex challenges to become the New Era Glazing difference.” The company focuses on commercial glazing as well as high-end residential projects.

Maaka says that the company’s team of glazing and framing specialists are highly experienced in

all facets of glass and frame installations and take pride in delivering a fast turnaround on all jobs. The company typically contracts to glass companies and has become renown for coming up with solutions to tricky problems.

In fact Maaka says he doesn’t look for ‘problems’ but rather solutions including innovative ways of completing challenging projects.

For example, on a project at Wigram in Christchurch the team turned up to find a large fixed beam across the front of the 20 frames affecting the access significantly. Maneuvering the glass around obstacles and scaffold was a challenge especially when the gap to install the 100 kilogram plus glass panels was only a few centimetres. A slight knock into metal or concrete could shatter the glass resulting in thousands of dollar in loses, says Maaka.

Despite the difficulties New Era Glazing successfully installed the 20 windows on time and on budget for the client by thinking outside the square. Maaka says this is something he enjoys about the job and industry – the fact that every day is different and nothing is predictable on a building site.

The company’s expertise and long experience in the glazing industry makes advice a key part of the reason customers choose to work with New Era Glazing. “Our team appreciates that great windows should be aesthetically pleasing and 100% functional. We can install a diverse selection of windows in homes and businesses using modern technology and time honoured techniques,” explains Maaka.

New Era Glazing works with trusted businesses to deliver customers a complete solution such as Raylight Aluminium Ltd, Placemakers, Euro Glass, crane lifting company Smartlift and Red Matt Construction for building and joinery services.

Maaka says offering one point of contact for the client makes things easy. New Era Glazing also focuses on developing its team. Maaka puts it down to his background in the army that he believes in striving for excellence at all times and helping his staff to become successful in their own right. This has led to several employees starting their own glazing companies and New Era Glazing contracts their services as required.

Maaka says this ensures a high level of workmanship for his clients as contractors have a vested interest in providing the best and of course have also been trained up by New Era Glazing.

And Maaka has his own sights set high as well – now that the company is making real traction in the whole of the South Island the next step will be the North Island and he also has his target on opportunities across the Tasman.

“Whatever we do we aim to do the best job we possibly can for our customers, striving for every higher level of excellence all the time. It’s the New Era Glazing way and the reason we have been so successful.”